The Miss Universe-related tensions between South Africans and Nigerians have sparked significant controversy online.
It began when Chidimma Adetshina, a Nigerian-born contestant in the Miss South Africa (SA) 2024 pageant, withdrew from the competition following intense backlash from South African netizens.
The criticism, rooted in her Nigerian origins, led to her exit from the pageant, which then prompted Miss Universe Nigeria to extend an invitation for her to participate in the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.
The incident triggered a heated exchange on social media, with some South Africans resorting to petty actions
Meanwhile, the recent reactions to the pictures of the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 contestants in camp intensified the tension between South Africans and Nigerians over the Miss Universe pageant.
The images, showcasing the beauty and poise of the Nigerian contestants, drew mixed responses from South African netizens.
This situation has led to the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant becoming the target of ridicule by some South Africans, who have taken to social media to mock various aspects of the event.
Several images and videos from the pageant, circulating online, were met with derisive comments, with some users likening the event to a memorial service.
Others went further, suggesting that the pageant resembled a secondary school competition or even a local town standard beauty pageant, rather than an event of international repute.
One of the most pointed critiques came from users who criticized the event’s venue and decoration.
They compared the hall’s decor to that of a poorly decorated crèche, questioning the organizers’ attention to detail.
The taunting didn’t stop at the event’s setup; it also extended to Chidinma Adetshina, the Nigerian/South African contestant who withdrew from the Miss South Africa 2024 competition.
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Some netizens expressed that Adetshina should have fought harder to compete in South Africa’s Miss Universe contest instead of participating in the Nigerian edition, implying that it was a step down in quality.
This wave of online trolling adds another layer to the already tense relationship between South African and Nigerian netizens, following Adetshina’s controversial exit from Miss South Africa 2024
@trustroy: “All this foolishness over photos from a press conference?”
@lamiphenomenal: “…our girl just needs to come back home” ???? Really! It’s giving Alzheimers, people…pick a lane!”
@lushfro: “My high school auditorium looked better abeg.”
@bigbabyjuls: “Them don start again o, if Nigerians come for them they start playing the victim card. I just pity Nigerians investing in their country. They are obsessed.”
@shantee_attah: “Wetin SA people dey find, them go soon see am.”
