Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, wey dem crown as 1st runner-up for Miss Universe 2024 pageant, don waka tough road to reach her global ranking as di top African contestant dis year. Her journey no dey smooth at all, especially as she commot from Miss South Africa 2024 pageant sake of allegation of identity theft. But she no give up; she enter Miss Universe Nigeria competition halfway as Miss Taraba, face strong contestants like Miss Anambra Paula Ezendu and Miss Rivers Nyekachi Douglas, and still manage win.
After her Miss Universe achievement, Adetshina thank Silverbird Group for Instagram, talk say di experience na dream wey don come true. As di brand ambassador of Enugu State since October 10, 2024, she show gratitude to Governor Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah for di honour.
Before di grand finale, she write message to her supporters for Instagram, say, “o my dearest Nigerians, with open arms, you carried me on wheels made of the purest love and intentions… Nigeria refueled my purpose and my reason to live.”