‘And you’re still broke’: Chidimma criticizes South African detractors.

So, let’s talk about the latest Miss Universe buzz surrounding Chidimma Adetshina — the 23-year-old beauty queen who’s got everyone buzzing, and not just because she’s an incredible contender for the Miss Universe crown. Her bold online antics, particularly on TikTok, have made her a hot topic, especially among South Africans who are less than thrilled with her.

Chidimma, who recently snagged the title of Miss Universe Nigeria, has found herself in a bit of a controversial spotlight. Despite her achievements, she’s battling criminal charges back in her “home” country, South Africa, related to identity theft and corruption. Yikes! Not the easiest backdrop for someone in the pageant world, right?

But what’s really catching people’s attention are her cheeky responses to the trolls on social media. It seems like this queen isn’t afraid to clap back! When a TikToker from Soweto tried to show her some love, Chidimma shot back with, “Well, I don’t.” Ouch! That’s some serious shade. And when someone insinuated that she might be older than her stated age, she quipped, “And you’re still broke.” Honestly, can we appreciate her confidence and sass for a second?

Chidimma has also been quite selective in what comments she interacts with, liking messages that poke fun at South Africa, like “South Africa doesn’t have any peace!” and “I know some people in South Africa are having headaches right now!” It’s clear she’s not one to shrink away from controversy.

While she’s busy clapping back at critics, she’s also made it pretty clear that she doesn’t have any plans to return to South Africa. Instead, she seems to be laying down roots in Nigeria, the land of her father. Talk about a change of scenery!

Interestingly, her former pageant colleague, Mia Le Roux (the recent Miss SA, who had her own share of controversy stepping down from the Miss Universe pageant), has publicly supported Chidimma. Despite the heat, Mia insists that she never saw Chidimma experience any cyberbullying, which makes you wonder about the divide in perspectives here.

The Miss Universe contest is only a week away (November 16 in Mexico, for those keeping track), and with all the drama swirling around her, one can’t help but wonder how Chidimma will fare on that big stage. Will her bold personality shine through, or will the controversy overshadow her efforts? Only time will tell!

In the meantime, it looks like Chidimma is living her best life, unfazed by the opinions of others. And honestly, we can’t help but root for a queen who’s standing her ground and serving up some major attitude. Whatever the outcome, she’s certainly made her mark in the pageant world!