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Miss Universe Nigeria Crowns Controversial South African Beauty Queen

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23-year-old law student Chidimma Adetshina was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria after a protracted and very public debate about her eligibility—for the Miss South Africa pageant.

Alex Rees
Alex Rees 

Deputy Executive Editor

The winner of the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, poses with her crown at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria on 31 August, 2024.
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Alex Rees

Alex Rees

Deputy Executive Editor

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