The inspiring story of Chidinma vanessa adetshina
Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student and model, faces xenophobic backlash in the Miss South Africa pageant due to her Nigerian heritage. Despite being born in Soweto to a South African mother and Nigerian father, her eligibility has been questioned, sparking online abuse and petitions💔.
Adetshina, who aims to symbolize unity, refuses to denounce her Nigerian roots. "I'm proudly South African and proudly Nigerian... a symbol of peace and unity." Her experience highlights South Africa's ongoing struggles with xenophobia, identity and inclusivity.
Later,she gave up due to multiple threats on her life and family,and got an invitation to join miss universe nigeria beauty show by Ben Murray(Silverbird group founder),who sponsored her dream
She won and also went to represent Nigeria on a global level for Miss Universe 🔥💯👏
She made history,by being the only african country to get to top 12 this year,the first nigerian to get to top 5🥺......and furthered ended up as the first runner up,with a crown of MISS UNIVERSE AFRICA and OCEANIA 🔥💯👏
In her recent post on her IG story,she wrote an heartfelt message to nigeria.She said "To nigerian: THANK YOU is not not enough for the support you've shown. You picked me when I was at my lowest. I've never opened up much but I was ready to give up my life but you became my strength.On days I never wanted to fight,you gave me strength to fight. I'm so grateful to each and everyone of you for walking this journey with me"
How elevating and inspiring her story is🥺😍
Adetshina, who aims to symbolize unity, refuses to denounce her Nigerian roots. "I'm proudly South African and proudly Nigerian... a symbol of peace and unity." Her experience highlights South Africa's ongoing struggles with xenophobia, identity and inclusivity.
Later,she gave up due to multiple threats on her life and family,and got an invitation to join miss universe nigeria beauty show by Ben Murray(Silverbird group founder),who sponsored her dream
She won and also went to represent Nigeria on a global level for Miss Universe 🔥💯👏
She made history,by being the only african country to get to top 12 this year,the first nigerian to get to top 5🥺......and furthered ended up as the first runner up,with a crown of MISS UNIVERSE AFRICA and OCEANIA 🔥💯👏
In her recent post on her IG story,she wrote an heartfelt message to nigeria.She said "To nigerian: THANK YOU is not not enough for the support you've shown. You picked me when I was at my lowest. I've never opened up much but I was ready to give up my life but you became my strength.On days I never wanted to fight,you gave me strength to fight. I'm so grateful to each and everyone of you for walking this journey with me"
How elevating and inspiring her story is🥺😍
