By Ezekiel David

Controversial reality TV star Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, known as Phyna, has criticized the inclusion of Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina in the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 beauty pageant.

Adetshina, a model of Nigerian and Mozambican heritage, had previously withdrawn from the Miss South Africa 2024 contest due to scrutiny over her nationality, despite being a Top 11 finalist.

Adetshina announced her decision to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria in a video shared by the organizers on Wednesday.

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Phyna expressed her concerns on X, suggesting that Adetshina’s participation could impact the chances of “typical Nigerian queens” who have been preparing for the competition.


The reality star advised Adetshina to take a break from pageantry, stating that she should consider competing next year instead. Her comments sparked backlash, with many criticizing her viewpoint.