Breaking News: Chidimma Adetshina Quits Pageantry, Cites Traumatic Experiences
Nigerian beauty queen and Miss Universe 2024 1st runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina, has announced her departure from the world of pageantry, citing traumatic experiences and a desire to focus on personal growth and education.
In an emotional interview with Silverbird TV, Chidimma reflected on her journey, revealing the challenges she faced during the global competition and the toll it took on her mental health.
“Finishing in the top two at Miss Universe is still a shocker for me… Honestly, I am done. Pageantry was a real traumatic experience for me,” she disclosed, adding that there were moments when she almost quit during the contest.
Chidimma, who was crowned Miss Africa and Oceania after her Miss Universe success, said her decision to leave pageantry stems from the need to focus on herself and her future.
“People still don’t understand how I felt. There were times when I almost quit during the Miss Universe contest. I’m really done with pageantry. I want to focus on myself and establish who I am. And forward my education as well,” she said.
Chidimma’s journey to international recognition was marked by resilience and achievements. She previously won the Miss Nigeria title and made history as the 1st runner-up at Miss Universe, solidifying her status as a global beauty icon.
Despite her departure, Chidimma’s legacy continues to inspire young Nigerians. Her candid remarks about the mental health challenges in pageantry have sparked important conversations around the pressures faced by beauty queens on the global stage.