Denmark's Victoria Kjær Theilvig Wins Miss Universe 2024, Nigeria's Chidimma Adetshina Shines as Runner-Up

Chidimma Adetshina, representing Nigeria, expressed pride in securing second place at the Miss Universe pageant, becoming the highest placed black African woman since 2019. Despite facing xenophobic abuse and identity controversies in South Africa, where she was born, Adetshina triumphed in the Miss Nigeria contest to qualify for Miss Universe. She plans to seek therapy to cope with the trauma from the abuse. Adetshina's achievement follows the withdrawal of Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, due to medical reasons.