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Nigerian-South African beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina says she suffered from an identity crises.

There are times I cry myself to sleep - Chidimma Adetshina on identity crises | Pulse Nigeria

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

<h2>Nigerian-South African beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina has revealed the personal struggles she has faced while pursuing her dream in pageantry.</h2>

<p>In a recent interview on the <strong><em>Big Friday Show</em></strong> hosted by<strong><em> Big Brother Naija</em></strong> star<strong> Tacha</strong>, the beauty queen revealed that she dealt with identity crises due to her dual citizenship</p>

<p>When asked what made her go into pageantry full-time, Chidimma said she aspires to become Miss Universe.</p>

<p><em>"I think it's something I started recently; however, I've had this dream since 2017 to become the next Miss Universe. I'm really glad I have been given the platform and the opportunity to at least try and reach that goal," </em>she said.</p>

<p>On how she manages her identity crises, the beauty queen said&nbsp;it takes a personal toll on her sometimes.</p>

<p><em>"I think for me, it has been a long journey. It has been so hard, I won't lie, there were times when I would cry myself to sleep and be like, 'Why me? I want it to end.' There are times when I think that we have to look at the positive side when difficulties like this happen. I also had to change my mindset and see that maybe more of this greatness is coming as well." </em>she responded.</p>

<p>This interview comes on the heels of&nbsp;<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/chidimma-adetshina-pulls-out-of-the-miss-sa-contest/8t5bxf9">Chidimma's withdrawal</a> from the Miss South Africa pageant following allegations by the South African&nbsp;<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/chidimma-adetshinas-mother-accused-of-fraud-by-south-africa-home-affairs/zm6e2lm">Home Office of a prima facie</a>&nbsp;case of fraud and identity theft by her mother.</p>

<p>She also faced severe backlash from South Africans when she was announced as a contestant for the Miss South Africa contest. After her withdrawal, the Silverbird Group, which organises the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant,&nbsp;<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/chidimma-adetshina-will-contest-at-miss-universe-nigeria/zpxphv8">extended an invitation</a>&nbsp;to Chidimma, and she accepted.</p>

<p>See the full <em>Big Friday Show</em> interview below:</p>

Chidimma Onwe Adetshina is contesting for Miss South Africa [Instagram/chichi_vanessa]

There are times I cry myself to sleep - Chidimma Adetshina on identity crises

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