Being crowned as the official contender among a sea of promising women for the hallowed Miss Universe title, must of course make for an exhilarating moment. This however, comes after an incredibly trying few months for Miss Universe Nigeria victoria, Chidimma Adetshina who seemingly had the odds perpetually stacked against her. For those not clued into the seething controversy taking …
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her nationality, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria. Benson Ibeabuchi/AFP/Getty Images Many South Africans had questioned her eligibility to participate in their country’s contest after reports emerged that she was born to a Nigerian father and a …