Chidimma Adetshina Responds to Critics Telling Her to Leave South Africa
Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina has fired back at social media users urging her to leave South Africa and return to Nigeria, as she continues her legal battle against a deportation order. The Soweto-born beauty queen engaged in a heated exchange with critics on her social media pages, arguing that her previous remarks had been misunderstood.
Critics referenced comments she made during a 2024 visit to Nigeria, where she stated she was not returning to South Africa. Adetshina clarified that she meant she was not going back at that particular time, not that she would never return. When one user told her to 'go home' to Nigeria, she responded: 'I said I don't want to… Is it by force?' She also pleaded with critics to stop adding pressure to an already difficult situation, writing: 'Stop frustrating my life.'
Legal Battle Against Deportation Continues in Cape Town Court
Legit.ng reported that Adetshina returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to continue her legal fight against deportation. She was arrested for allegedly living in South Africa illegally. Adetshina was expected to submit an affidavit outlining steps she has taken to regularise her immigration status. According to eNCA reporter Nobesuthu Hejana, the affidavit forms part of her effort to challenge the Department of Home Affairs' deportation case.
Social Media Reactions to Adetshina's Response
Legit.ng compiled reactions from Facebook users. Pumla Soyamba commented: 'Even the grounds she stands on belong to South Africa. We petitioned against her during the Miss SA pageant and we will do it again, angasijwayeli.' Kay Jay said: 'South Africa must be the land of milk and honey coz imagine.' Galbriel Rabboni Simelane asked: 'So how did she end back to South Africa? Our government thou, and they still entertain her.' Joshua Madupo stated: 'Her ground is in Nigeria.' Thembelihle Ntombela reacted: 'After everything she's said about SA? Akanyi perhaps?'
Adetshina's Miss Universe Performance
Legit.ng also reported that Adetshina represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe competition and delivered as the first runner-up. During the competition, she rocked dazzling outfits that made her a cynosure of eyes and one of the most talked-about contestants.
