Chidimma Adetshina declares she is done with competing in beauty pageants

Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up of the 73rd Miss Universe Pageant, has told those who care to listen that she is done with competing in beauty pageants.

The 23-year-old, who finished as the highest-ranked African contestant in the history of the competition, disclosed this during an interview with Silverbird Television.

She revealed that she is done with beauty pageantry, which has been a traumatic experience for her as she wants to focus on herself and further her education.

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“To be honest, I’m done with pageants.” When queried about her intentions, she replied, “It was a very traumatic experience for me.”

“People don’t really get to understand how I felt; I was really down, and I didn’t want to miss Universe. But I’m really done with pageantry, and I want to focus on myself and who I am and to further my education as well. Hopefully, there is something in store for me, but I’m really glad I left on a really great note,” she added.

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