Resurfaced Video Reignites Identity Debate
An old video of former beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina proudly declaring her Nigerian identity has resurfaced online amid her ongoing immigration battle in South Africa. The footage, recorded in 2024 shortly after she won the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, shows her emphatically stating that her Nigerian identity is not tied to the pageant opportunity.
In the video, Adetshina says: "I do feel like I was Nigerian, and I've always felt Nigerian from the moment I was born." She added that people who have known her for years can testify that she has always embodied the spirit of a proudly Nigerian woman.
Background of the Controversy
Adetshina's Nigerian identity became a subject of intense public discussion in 2024 after she faced backlash over her citizenship and participation in the Miss South Africa pageant. She later withdrew from that competition before taking part in Miss Universe Nigeria. However, the debate surrounding her identity has continued, and her past comments have now returned to the spotlight as her legal team challenges South African authorities over her proposed deportation.
Deportation Battle Escalates
Chidimma was arrested in Cape Town in June 2026 alongside her underage son after South African authorities alleged that they were living in the country without valid immigration documents. Her case has since been postponed until August 19, while her legal team challenges the Department of Home Affairs' decision to deport her. The resurfaced video has added fuel to the ongoing debate about her identity and legal status.
Public Reactions
Social media users have reacted to the old video. User @blessing90000 commented: "For you clever black who thinks he knows more than Chidimma herself. What do you say now?" Meanwhile, @Terriee__ noted: "She knew her dad NGn & mom Moz (cooked that Soweto story for her stolen ID). If you SAn, you must have a grandparents/ancestors in KZN, Limpopo, EC or MP. To this day she never told us her tribe. She used stolen ID for 20+ years and knew what her parents did. She has ugly character."
Miss Universe Performance
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Miss Universe beauty pageant might have come and gone, but the memories remained fresh in the minds of some netizens. Nigeria's representative at the competition, Chidimma Adetshina, proved her mettle and delivered as the first runner-up. During the competition, she rocked some dazzling outfits, which made her a cynosure of eyes and one of the most talked-about contestants.
