Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Africa and Oceania
By Leo Kerry
Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina has emerged as winner of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania at Miss Universe 2024.
Adetshina finished second behind Miss Denmark, Victoria Theilvig at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico.
As the first runner-up, she was named Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, making history in the process.
Theilvig defeated Adetshina in the final, while contestants from Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Russia, Chile, Thailand, Canada and Peru also made it to the top 12.
The grand finale of the Miss Universe 2024 beauty pageant ended in Mexico City on Sunday morning, with Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig taking home the crown.
Chidimma’s journey to the top was remarkable. She impressed judges and the audience with her thoughtful answers on diversity and human respect.
