A dramatic scenario has unfolded in the ongoing Miss Universe pageant, as South Africans have launched a massive campaign to support Miss Kwara, Ufa Dania, in a bid to outdo Chidimma Adetshina.
The move is seen as a retaliation against Adetshina, who faced backlash and was forced to withdraw from the Miss South African beauty pageant due to controversy surrounding her citizenship.
Adetshina, a 23-year-old Law student born to a South African mother and Nigerian father, was allowed to participate in the Miss Universe pageant as a consolation. However, South Africans have rallied behind Dania, a plus-size model, to spite Adetshina.
According to the Miss Universe voting website, Dania is currently leading with 23,901 votes, closely followed by Adetshina with 23,422 votes. The voting results show Adetshina at 19.59% and Dania at 19.99%.
The controversy surrounding Adetshina’s citizenship led to an investigation by South African Home Affairs, which revealed that her mother may have stolen the identity of an innocent South African woman. Adetshina subsequently withdrew from the Miss South African pageant, paving the way for Mia Le Roux, a deaf woman with a cochlear implant, to win the title.
The intense rivalry between Adetshina and Dania has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many Nigerians accusing South Africans of sabotage. As the voting continues, it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious in the end.
See reactions from Nigerians below;
Rolex Ife Adigo Mma: “They’ve started again until we change South Africa airline destinations to Jupiter, then they’ll rest
The Pretty Onomhen: “Let’s massively vote for Chidimma to let these SA people know say them no get level
Any Afurugo: “Lol. They know if Miss Kwara wins, she won’t stand a chance against Miss South Africa during Miss World
I Am Toosleek: “Doing everything to put this young lady in depression at this point these people need to stop
Just Ifeh: Silver birds cashing out from South African’s obsession with Nigeria
Yinmas Sage.ng:, “I can’t understand the obsession SA have with Nigerians
Demola Drew: “If Nigeria get una time, Chidimma will win, and we will drink their tears
Divine:“How are South Africans suddenly interested in us?”.
