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Chidinma Adetshina’s Mother Arrested in South Africa for Fraud.

Afrobizgermany / 3 weeks

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The South African government has arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, on charges of fraudulently obtaining South African identity documents. The Department of Home Affairs confirmed the arrest, stating that Rungo, a Mozambican national, was detained in Cape Town after her residency status was revoked in September 2024 due […]

Nigerian Model Makes History as First African Mister International.

Afrobizgermany / 3 months

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Nigerian model Samuel Nwajagu has made history by becoming the first African to win the prestigious Mister International pageant. The 16th edition of the competition, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 14, 2024, saw Nwajagu emerge victorious from a field of 47 contestants from around the world. Nwajagu had previously been crowned Mister […]

Nigerian Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina Makes Miss Universe History.

Afrobizgermany / 4 months

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Chidimma Adetshina, a Nigerian beauty queen, has created history by becoming the first Nigerian to be named the first runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant. The 23-year-old competed against over 120 contestants from around the globe and secured Nigeria’s best-ever performance in the prestigious competition. Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe 2023 at […]

Beauty, Culture, and Purpose: The Top African Contenders for Miss Universe 2024.

Afrobizgermany / 4 months
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The Miss Universe 2024 competition is set to be an exciting event, especially with the remarkable lineup of African contestants who are bringing pride to their nations. This year, Africa’s representatives embody a powerful mix of beauty, intelligence, and advocacy, making them formidable contenders on the global stage. Each contestant from Somalia, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire, […]

South Africans Call for Chidimma Adetshina’s Withdrawal From 2024 Miss Universe Amid Identity Fraud Allegations.

Afrobizgermany / 4 months

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A South African advocacy group known as Progressive Forces has initiated a petition calling for Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, to be barred from competing in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant. Adetshina’s recent arrival in Mexico, where she is set to represent Nigeria at the global event in November, has fueled tensions […]

Miss South Africa Contestant’s Citizenship Under Scrutiny Amid Fraud Allegations Against Mother.

Afrobizgermany / 7 months

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The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released preliminary findings from an ongoing investigation into the nationality of Chidinma Adetshina, a contestant in the 2024 Miss South Africa pageant. The beauty queen, who has Nigerian roots, found herself at the center of controversy regarding her eligibility to participate in the competition. Chidinma’s parents […]