Nigerians are reacting to the crowning of Miss South Africa 2024, Mia Le Roux, following the controversial withdrawal of Chidinma Adetshina from the pageant.
The competition sparked tension between South Africans and Nigerians due to Chidinma’s Nigerian heritage.
On Saturday night, Mia Le Roux was crowned Miss SA 2024, with last year’s winner, Natasha Joubert, passing on the title.
The news quickly spread across the internet, attracting attention from international observers, particularly Nigerians.
Mzansi faced backlash for allegedly bullying a Black-skinned contestant out of the competition, leading to heavy criticism. Some even questioned the legitimacy of Mia’s win.
One Nigerian on Twitter wrote, “With all the uproar against Chidinma, they still ended up crowning someone from the minority. Pathetic!”
Another added, “Despite all the xenophobic noise, they couldn’t find one of their own as a worthy winner? They will remain slaves in their own land.”
Nigerians finding out she’s white: pic.twitter.com/ROUWynQ9Tb
— waLefoko™ (@ministerTP__) August 10, 2024
Ask chidimna to remove make up I wanna see something
— ISHMAEL 🏴☠️☠️🇿🇦🇨🇩🇵🇸 (@mr_shimmy) August 10, 2024
The operative word is “Nigerian”…. you are mad Omo
— Mr_V♤ugh♤n-J○nes (VJ) 🧊 (@Mr_V_Jones) August 10, 2024