Mia le Roux has pulled out of the Miss Universe finals this weekend organisers have announced, citing health concerns. The nature of the health issue was however undisclosed. The 28-year-old made history as the first-ever deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa in August, following a controversy-hit competition which saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian...
128 contestants worldwide are set to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition, the 73rd edition. The Miss Universe finale will be held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, on 16 November 2024. At the end of the event, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown her successor. About 19 beauty queens including Nigeria’s Chidinma Adetshina will compete for...
Perpetual Ukadike is set to represent Nigeria at the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2024 in Japan. Since October 29, the pageant has brought together 73 contestants worldwide, including representatives from African countries and major nations. In a build-up to the finale, contestants are engaging in various competitions. Perpetual is joined by contestants from Cote D’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia,...
Mide, one of the daughters of veteran actress Sola Sobowale, has gotten married to her man, Francis Osinloye. The couple tied the knot in a private wedding in the United Kingdom. Here are photos from the wedding as shared by the mother of the bride via her Instagram page. She wrote: Signed and Sealed! Glory be to God. Congratulations my...
Ufuoma McDermott has opened up on her battle with kidney disease in the latest episode of With Chude. The Nollywood actress in an interview with Chude Jideonwo revealed for the first time publicly that she battled the disease for 12 years. After losing her younger brother to the disease about seven years ago, she was initially diagnosed with Stage 3...
Former US President Barack Obama has opened up about the decision of his daughter, Malia Obama to change her name. Recall that 26-year-old Malia dropped her last name for her directorial debut, ‘The Heart’ at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Her name was instead listed with her first and middle name, Malia Ann. In a recent chat with Pivot Podcast,...
The travel documents of Chidinma Adetshina and her mother are set to be revoked according to South African authorities. Recall that Adetshina, the current Miss Universe Nigeria has been embroidered in an identity fraud controversy which eventually led to her withdrawal from the coveted Miss South Africa beauty pageant following public outrage. In a briefing to parliament on Tuesday, October...
Award-winning author and writer, Chimamanda Adichie is set to release a new book titled ‘Dream Count’. The book which has been in the making for ten years is set to be released in March 2025 according to its publisher, Penguin Random House. Dream Count is based on the story of four women and their loves, longings, and desires. The storyline...
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales has revealed she has completed her chemotherapy treatment. This update comes months after she announced her diagnosis with cancer in March this year. In an emotional video she shared on Monday, September 10 which features herself, her husband, Prince William, and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, she revealed that she is on...
Chidinma Adetshina has opened up on her Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 win. The newly crowned queen shared her experience about winning the crown in a recent interview with BBC Pidgin. When asked how she feels to be Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, she said: “I feel amazing, it is an honour to be wearing the sash, I am so excited and...