BREAKING: Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina emerges 1st runner-up of Miss Universe


 

Nigeria’s representative at Miss Universe 2024, Chidimma Adetshina has emerged as the first runner-up at the beauty pageant.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig emerged as winner of the beauty contest on Sunday morning.

Theilvig takes over the crown from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.

The grand finale of the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant took place at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

This year’s Miss Universe featured 126 contestants representing countries worldwide, including 18 participants drawn from African nations such as Nigeria, Angola, and Egypt.

Chidimma made it to the top 30 finalists, and gradually rose to the top five contenders, ultimately securing the top two spot alongside Theilvig.

Chidimma qualified for Miss Universe 2024 after clinching the Miss Universe Nigeria title, while representing Taraba State.