Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up at the recent Miss Universe pageant, has announced her plans to take a break from pageantry to focus on personal and professional growth.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Adetshina revealed her intentions to prioritize education and explore opportunities in modeling and acting. “I want to put pageantry aside for now and focus more on my education and establishing who Chidimma is,” she said.
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She added, “I want to delve more into runway modeling, acting, and explore many other areas. There are so many things I would like to try and see where my potential can take me.”
Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe stage was marked by challenges, including controversy surrounding her nationality during her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant. The backlash eventually led to her withdrawal from the competition.
Addressing the situation, Adetshina reassured her supporters that she would share her side of the story once she fully understands the circumstances. “People are really interested in the story. And like I said, I haven’t gone home yet, I haven’t heard anything, and I haven’t sat down with a lawyer or anything. So I can’t just talk about things,” she stated.
She concluded, “Once I get everything sorted out, I will definitely open up and give people clarity on the matter.”
Adetshina’s decision to shift focus reflects her determination to carve a unique path beyond the world of pageantry, further cementing her status as a rising star.
