Chidimma Adetshina Steps Away From Pageantry, Reveals New Career

• Chidimma Adetshina has announced her departure from pageantry.

• In an emotional chat with Silverbird TV, she opened up about her reasons, stating that the experience was quite traumatic for her.

Chidimma Adetshina, the 1st runner-up of Miss Universe 2024, has announced her departure from pageantry.

During an emotional chat with Silverbird TV, she opened up about her reasons, stating that the experience was quite traumatic for her.

“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 said.

The ex-beauty queen shared that she chose to step away from the industry for personal reasons and to focus more on her life.

“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 added.

Chidimma’s choice follows several significant achievements, such as being named Miss Universe Africa and Oceania after her Miss Universe win.

She also received the Miss Nigeria title after she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant because of doubts regarding her nationality.

In related news, Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s beauty queen and second runner-up at Miss Universe 2024, has shared her emotional journey to the global stage, shedding light on the mental health challenges she faced along the way.

In addition to her stellar performance at the pageant, Chidimma earned the title of Miss Africa and Oceania, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in international beauty pageants. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the BBC, she reflected on her rise in the pageant world, admitting she never envisioned making it to the top two.

“I had already made peace with being in the top 30. That alone felt like a victory to me,” Chidimma confessed. Her humility and perseverance resonated with many, as she revealed the immense pressure and emotional toll the competition took on her.

The beauty queen also opened up about her ongoing mental health struggles, acknowledging that the intense experience left her emotionally drained. “Not many people understand what I went through,” she admitted, adding that she is exploring therapy to process the highs and lows of her journey.

Despite the challenges, Chidimma’s achievements have inspired countless fans, reaffirming her position as a role model and a symbol of resilience.