Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria After Nationality Controversy

The former Miss South Africa contestant faced xenophobic backlash and withdrew from the competition before winning the Nigerian title.

Chidimma Adetshina, 23, will represent Nigeria in the Miss Universe competition in November.
She withdrew from Miss South Africa after questions about her nationality led to xenophobic attacks.
South African authorities investigated her citizenship, finding her mother may have committed identity theft.
Miss Universe Nigeria organizers invited Adetshina to compete, offering her a chance to represent her father's native land.
Adetshina has called for African unity and peaceful coexistence amid her victory.