Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has set social media abuzz after making history as the first Nigerian to claim the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant.
The grand finale ended on Sunday in Mexico City, drawing global attention to Adetshina’s remarkable achievement.
The competition concluded with Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig winning the coveted crown.
Adetshina’s strong showing in the final round saw her narrowly miss out on the top prize, but her second-place finish still made headlines.
Other contestants in the top 12 hailed from Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Russia, Chile, Thailand, Canada, and Peru, highlighting the diverse pool of talent.
Adetshina’s achievement is considered one of Nigeria’s finest moments at the Miss Universe pageant, firmly establishing her as a symbol of beauty and empowerment on the world stage.
By securing the second position, Adetshina makes history as the first Nigerian to reach this level at Miss Universe.
She follows in the footsteps of Agbani Darego, who in 2001 became the first Nigerian to make it into the top 10 semi-finalists, finishing seventh overall.
Adetshina’s success has sparked waves of admiration and support from fans worldwide, especially in Nigeria, where she is being celebrated for shining a global spotlight on the country.
Below are some of the reactions:
