Miss Universe runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina, has revealed her decision to step away from the world of pageantry, describing it as a “traumatic experience.”
In a candid interview with Silverbird TV, the beauty queen shared her reasons for bowing out of the pageant world.
Adetshina disclosed that she is leaving the glitz and glamour behind for personal reasons and plans to return to Nigeria from South Africa, a country she now refers to as estranged.
“Finishing in the top 2 (at the Miss Universe competition] is still a shocker for me… Honestly, I am done. Pageantry was a real traumatic experience for me,” she stated.
Adetshina opened up about the challenges she faced during the competition, admitting, “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.”
Her journey has been one of both triumph and controversy.
After securing the position of 1st runner-up at Miss Universe, she was crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania.
Previously, she had won the Miss Nigeria title following her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa contest, where her nationality sparked widespread debate.
Adetshina’s departure from pageantry marks the beginning of a new chapter in her life, one centered on personal growth, self-discovery, and academic aspirations.