Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto, South Africa |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina |
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| Nickname | Chichi |
| Descent | Half Igbo from father's side and half Mozambican from mother's side |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 50 Kg (110 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 32-26-32 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bosmansdam High School, Cape Town, South Africa |
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| College/University | Varsity College, Sandton, South Africa |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Law (pursuing as of 2024) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | December 2022 |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Emeka Festus Okafor aka King Sefo (divorced in February 2024) |
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| Children | 1 Son |
Family
| Father | Michael Adetshina (businessman) |
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| Mother | Anabela Rungo |
| Spouse | Emeka Festus Okafor (divorced) |
| Children | 1 Son |
Career
| Overview | Chidimma Adetshina has carved a niche for herself as a model and beauty queen. Initially faced with bullying during her school years, she emerged resilient and went on to win various accolades in sports and modeling. She has participated in beauty pageants, achieving significant recognition. |
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| Beauty Pageants | - Winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, representing Taraba State - First Runner-Up in Miss Universe 2024 (73rd edition in Mexico, November 2024), making her the first Nigerian and African woman to achieve this rank since Agbani Darego in 2001 - Crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania 2024 - Initially competed in Miss South Africa 2024 but withdrew due to citizenship controversy |
| Employment | Worked as a club hostess at Saints Club where she met her ex-husband. |
| Social Advocacy | She is actively involved in social welfare campaigns, focusing on gender-based violence and the importance of education for girls. |
Favourites
| Car Collection | Mercedes Benz |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chidimma faced bullying in school due to her Nigerian background. | |
| 2. She completed her primary and secondary education in Cape Town. | |
| 3. Participated in various extracurricular activities during her schooling. | |
| 4. Won several netball competitions in her teens. | |
| 5. In an interview, she opened up about her divorce, indicating ideological differences with her ex-husband. | |
| 6. Dreamed of participating in the reality show Big Brother Naija. | |
| 7. Secured wins in the sub-contests of beauty pageants such as Best National Costume and Miss Congeniality. | |
| 8. In 2024, she defended her citizenship rights amidst controversy during the Miss South Africa pageant. | |
| 9. A viral video once confused another individual for her father, which she later clarified. | |
| 10. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling. | |
| 11. She was born to a Nigerian father and a Mozambican mother who met in Johannesburg in the late 1990s. | |
| 12. She obtained South African citizenship through naturalisation. | |
| 13. She has stated she does not intend to return to South Africa following the Miss South Africa pageant controversy. |