Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 2024 Miss Universe competition, has been crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania. This remarkable achievement comes after Adetshina finished as the second runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, which took place in Mexico. She was only surpassed by Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark, who claimed the top spot, making Adetshina the first runner-up.

In recognition of her outstanding performance, Adetshina was officially named Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, a prestigious title that further solidifies her place in pageant history. With this win, she now holds the title of Miss Universe Nigeria, Africa, and Oceania, marking a major milestone in her career. Adetshina’s achievement is particularly significant as she becomes the first Miss Universe Nigeria contestant to ever secure a top 2 position on the global stage.

Before entering the Miss Universe competition, Adetshina won the Miss Nigeria title. Her journey to this success was not without controversy, as she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant after facing scrutiny over her nationality. Despite the challenges, Adetshina’s resilience and talent have brought her international acclaim, cementing her status as one of the most notable pageant queens of her generation.