BBNaija winner Phyna criticized the inclusion of Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant after her withdrawal from Miss South Africa due to nationality scrutiny. Phyna expressed concerns that Adetshina's participation could affect the chances of typical Nigerian queens in the competition.
Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, better known as Phyna and the winner of BBNaija, has sparked controversy over the inclusion of Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant.
Adetshina, a model with Nigerian and Mozambican heritage, recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa 2024 contest due to intense scrutiny surrounding her nationality, despite reaching the Top 11.
Following her departure, she was invited to join the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition, an offer she accepted, which was announced in a video by the pageant organizers.
Phyna, expressing her concerns on X (formerly Twitter), questioned Adetshina’s participation, suggesting that it might diminish the chances of "typical Nigerian queens" who have been preparing for the pageant. She advised Adetshina to consider taking a break from pageantry for now, implying that it might be better for her to compete at a later time.
Phyna’s remarks quickly ignited a debate, with some social media users criticizing her for not supporting a fellow Nigerian, while others agreed that local contestants should be given priority.
Adetshina's path in the pageant world has been challenging, particularly due to issues surrounding her dual nationality. Nonetheless, her decision to compete in Miss Universe Nigeria showcases her determination to represent Nigeria on a global stage.
As the pageant date draws near, many will be watching to see how Adetshina fares and whether Phyna's concerns will have any impact on the competition's outcome.
