The first leg of the Miss Universe Nigeria finals took place in Lagos over the weekend and some South African netizens, who are following the pageant in the aftermath of the Chidimma Adetshina saga, are not impressed with what they have seen.
According to a statement released by the event organisers, the contestants arrived at the Festival Hotel in Lagos where the “atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation.”
The most important event of the day was the official pageant photo shoot.
“With poised elegance, each contestant posed for the cameras, marking the beginning of their journey toward the coveted crown,” read the statement.
Images of the first day’s activities were shared on X and people, mainly South Africans, were not impressed by the set-up.
One person said that “the decor looks like a church decor from a certain village.”
“Miss Universe Nigeria” the decor looks like a church decor from a certain village 😹![CDATA[]]>🤣![CDATA[]]>😹, we argue with these idiots online on a daily basis, they can’t even have a proper stage/ decor. Rubbish pic.twitter.com/W7gUy1KXhj
— TamarSussex (@TamarSussex) August 26, 2024
While another wrote: “There’s no budget? Hawu Miss Nigeria?”
There’s no budget?😭![CDATA[]]>😭Hawu Miss Nigeria? pic.twitter.com/714OuW50eW
— Prosper 𝕏 (@qhamadlula_) August 25, 2024
@mnm_meya commented: “Miss Universe Nigeria looking like a high school modelling show.”
Miss Universe Nigeria looking like a high school modelling show 😭 pic.twitter.com/lahcXSqkcs
“Even high school modelling it's better than this parents meeting,” wrote @geezybeatz145.
Even high school modelling it's better than this parents meeting.🤣![CDATA[]]>🤣![CDATA[]]>🤣
— GeezyBeatz145 (@geezybeatz145) August 26, 2024
Images of former Miss SA finalist, who is now a Miss Universe Nigeria finalist, Chidimma Adetshina, was spotted among the contestants.
Many X users are saying that she doesn’t look too impressed either.
@Zaddy_Bruh wrote: So this is the "prestigious" Miss Universe Nigeria? The Giants Of Africa are suffering...even Chidimma looks like she regrets leaving South Africa for this nonsense.”
So this is the "prestigious" Miss Universe Nigeria?
The Giants Of Africa are suffering...even Chidimma looks like she regrets leaving South Africa for this nonsense 🙆![CDATA[]]>🏾♂️😭 pic.twitter.com/SW5FZ2HGTf
“Miss Chidimma does not look impressed with the setup for the “prestigious” Miss Universe Nigeria!” tweeted @unclescrooch.
There’s no budget?😭![CDATA[]]>😭Hawu Miss Nigeria? pic.twitter.com/714OuW50eW
— Prosper 𝕏 (@qhamadlula_) August 25, 2024
The grand finale of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 will take place on Saturday, August 31, at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.
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