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‘I Didn’t Steal Anyone’s Identity’ – Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina

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Sep 8, 2024.

Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, has addressed allegations of identity theft that emerged in South Africa.

Born in 2001 at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, Chidimma’s father is Igbo, and her mother is reportedly a Mozambican who became a naturalized South African citizen.

The controversy over her nationality surfaced during this year’s Miss South Africa pageant, leading to significant criticism from South Africans.

Additionally, claims from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs suggested preliminary evidence of potential fraud and identity theft involving Chidimma’s mother, which contributed to Chidimma’s withdrawal from the competition.

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In a recent interview with Arise TV that went viral on Saturday, the 23-year-old addressed the accusations, asserting, “I didn’t steal anyone’s identity.” She chose not to elaborate further, citing the ongoing investigation and her wish to avoid any conflicting statements.

Chidimma Adetshina

“I did not steal anyone’s identity. I am still awaiting the conclusion of the investigation, and once the case is resolved, I will be able to provide more information,” Chidimma explained. “I want to avoid making statements that might contradict future findings.”

On August 14, Chidimma accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, where she was recently named the winner.

Regarding her victory, she rejected claims that her win was due to pity, emphasizing that she faced the same challenges as other contestants. “Some people feel it was a pity win, but I disagree. I worked very hard. During the SA journey, we spent 10 weeks in camp,” she said. “Although there were some differences, I believe my experience was as rigorous as that of the other contestants.”

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