To Nigeria: THANK YOU is not enough for all the support you’ve shown. You picked me up when I was at my lowest. I’ve never opened up much but I was ready to give up on my life but you became my strength. On days I never wanted to fight you gave me the strength to fight. I’m so grateful for each and every one for walking this journey with me” – Chidimma Adetshina Thanks Nigerians After Miss Universe 2024 Conclusion
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina may not have bagged the Miss Universe title, but she does walk away with several lucrative prizes as the first runner-up.
The South African-born model placed second in the glitzy ceremony that took place in Mexico City on Saturday, 16 November. She also received the title of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
Meanwhile, Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig, took home the crown.
WHAT DOES CHIDIMMA WIN AS MISS UNIVERSE RUNNER-UP?
According to Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin, Chidimma Adetshina’s prizes are far more impressive than a “runner-up” title.
He tweeted: “Her package as Miss Universe first runner up includes $100,000 (R1,7 million) cash, a 1-year lease on a luxury apartment in New York, a $3m (R51 million) diamond-encrusted crown, and connections and contacts to kick off a successful career in modeling and showbiz”.
In various interviews, Chidimma has made it known that she wants to venture into the entertainment industry as a television presenter and try her hand at reality TV, particularly Big Brother Nigeria.
She has also revealed that she has “no plans of returning” to South Africa. Ironically, the 23-year-old and her Mozambican mother are facing criminal charges relating to identity theft and fraud.