The controversy comes two years after nationality questions forced Chidimma Adetshina to withdraw from the Miss South Africa ...

Clad in sleek red gowns and wreathed in smiles, the models lined up in Bangui stadium for the capital’s first Miss Central African Republic beauty pageant for three years — all thanks to Russia. In a ...

Romanda Hombir, who will represent South Africa in Vietnam at the 2026 Miss World pageant faced scrutiny over her surname.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her ...

A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. By Lynsey Chutel and Nelson C.J.

The search for Africa’s next beauty queens has moved one step closer after Miss African Beauty South Africa unveiled the 20 finalists who will compete for the prestigious 2026 title later this year.

Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina is a Nigerian-South African model and beauty queen who has captured national attention for her resilience and achievements. Rising from challenges, including leaving ...

Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her nationality, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria. Adetshina, age 23, ...