Phyna, a reality TV star, has expressed disapproval over Chidimma Adetshina’s participation in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant.
Adetshina, a model of Nigerian and Mozambican heritage, was invited to join the contest after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant due to scrutiny over her nationality.
Phyna argued that Adetshina’s inclusion might disadvantage “authentic Nigerian contestants” and suggested she take a break from pageantry.
Phyna shared her concerns on social media, sparking debate about nationality and representation in beauty pageants.
She wrote:
“Just thinking out loud oh. I’m in support of Chidima o, but this one she now wants to rep us like this…. What will now happen to our own typical Nigerian Queens that have been preparing for it too, Omo I for advise her to leave pageant first or for this year… then go next tym.”
