Tyla, the famous South African singer, has publicly expressed her support for Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, who recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant over a controversy over her mother’s citizenship status.
“I will always support South Africa. Regardless of opinion… She was bullied, and that is something I do not support.”, Tyla tweeted, expressing her solidarity with Chidimma. The statement came after it was announced that Chidimma had been invited to join Miss Universe Nigeria beauty pageant even though she left the Miss South Africa pageant.
Chidimma, a law student and Miss South Africa Top 11 finalist, faced harassment and scrutiny over concerns about her mother’s citizenship. The situation escalated when the Patriotic Alliance, a South African political party, initiated legal action against the Miss South Africa organization to disqualify Chidimma from the pageant.
While the Miss South Africa organisation has not directly addressed the allegations against Chidimma’s mother, they have asked the Department of Internal Affairs to investigate. Preliminary findings suggest that her mother may have been involved in “identity theft” to obtain South African citizenship, even though Chidimma herself could not have been involved in any illegal actions as she was just an infant at the time.
Tyla’s support for Chidimma is evident.So disappointed this happened to her, but wish her all the best. Keep it up!!!!”, Tyla tweeted, encouraging Chidimma to do her best in the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant.
The situation has sparked a national debate in South Africa about xenophobia and the treatment of individuals of foreign heritage. As the country grapples with these issues, Tyla’s support for Chidimma highlights the importance of standing up to bullying and discrimination.
