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Miss SA 2024: Tyla’s comment on controversial Chidimma Adetshina sparks backlash

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Grammy-winning South African star Tyla has shared her thoughts on the ongoing Miss South Africa 2024 controversy.
Responding to the news of finalist Chidimma Adetshina’s withdrawal from the pageant, Tyla expressed her disappointment in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

 

She made it clear that she was particularly troubled by the bullying Chidimma faced online.

Tyla’s initial post garnered significant attention, accumulating over 15 million views and sparking a heated debate among South Africans.

Some users were critical of Tyla’s decision to comment, with @illythehost advising, “Sometimes it’s important to stay silent, especially for a global superstar like you.” 

 

@ministertp__ echoed similar sentiments, stating, “You were coming alright but right now you lost it…don’t you dare.”

Another user, @cozmino_, questioned her involvement, asking, “Who’s forcing you to get involved?”

 

The controversy emerged after questions were raised regarding Chidimma’s South African citizenship.
 
Her father is Nigerian, and her mother is reported to be South African with Mozambican roots.
Following the allegations, the Department of Home Affairs initiated an investigation and discovered possible evidence that Chidimma’s mother may have committed identity theft.

The investigation is ongoing, with Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber stating that more details will be revealed in due course.

Despite the controversy, the Miss South Africa pageant proceeded, and Mia le Roux, a 28-year-old woman who was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at age one, made history as the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa. 

She uses a cochlear implant to assist with hearing.

 

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Words: Fame Frenzy

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