Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria' s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians and Africans for their unwavering support, which played a crucial role in her historic performance at the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.
The highly anticipated final moments of the Miss Universe event took place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday. The competition culminated in an exciting contest between Adetshina and Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who ultimately claimed the crown, succeeding Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua.
After the event, Adetshina took to Instagram to publicly acknowledge the immense support she received, which helped her achieve such an extraordinary feat. In her post, the beauty queen reflected on her personal journey, recalling how the Nigerian people stood by her during her toughest times. She shared how, at her lowest, when she felt ready to give up, it was the encouragement and love from Nigerians that gave her the strength to continue.
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She wrote, " 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 everyone for walking this journey with me. "
Adetshina also extended her gratitude to the entire African continent. While acknowledging that she represented Nigeria, she emphasized that Africa as a whole supported her throughout her journey. She expressed that her story resonated deeply with many, uniting people across the continent. " To Africa: thank you for showing your love and support. As much as I represent Nigeria, Africa fought for me. My voice, my story touched many and brought us together. This journey has taught me the power of Unity. I want us to live in a society where we can all accept and celebrate one another, " she said.
In her closing remarks, Adetshina made it clear that this moment was just the beginning of her journey, not the end. Despite not clinching the Miss Universe title, she is determined to continue her path and use her platform to promote unity, self- empowerment, and the strength of community. Her inspiring words and resilience have already left an indelible mark on both Nigeria and the broader African continent.
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