Newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken out about her decision to delete her X (formerly Twitter) account, citing the overwhelming negativity she encountered.
Adetshina, who recently faced public backlash during her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant, explained that the criticism escalated after allegations surfaced involving her mother in a fraud and identity theft case, which had been raised by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
This controversy only intensified the scrutiny and negative comments directed at her.
In an interview with Arise 360, Adetshina revealed that the decision to leave the platform was necessary to protect her mental health.
“I had to delete it because it became too much for me,” she shared.
“I’m the type of person who reads every comment, and that made it harder. I could spend up to 80% of my day just reading comments.”
Adetshina further explained how the constant exposure to negative feedback began to take a toll.
“It became toxic. While I still use Instagram, there was a point when I had to limit my comment section there too,” she added.
Despite the challenges, Adetshina expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering support from her fans, acknowledging their role in helping her navigate this tough period.
