Chidimma Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, has made history by becoming the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant.

The grand finale of the Miss Universe 2024 beauty pageant ended in Mexico City on Sunday morning, with Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig taking home the crown.

Theilvig defeated Adetshina in the final, while contestants from Bolivia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Russia, Chile, Thailand, Canada and Peru also made it to the top 12.

Chidimma’s journey to the top was remarkable. She impressed judges and the audience with her thoughtful answers on diversity and human respect.

Initially, she made it to the top 30 finalists and gradually rose to the top five contenders, ultimately securing the top two spots alongside Theilvig.

Theilvig, however, took over the crown from Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.

Chidimma’s feat means she is the first Nigerian woman to take the second spot — following in the footsteps of Agbani Darego was a contestant at Miss Universe 2001.

Darego became the first Nigerian to place among the top 10 semi-finalists, finishing seventh overall.

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Tope Osoba, the Nollywood actress, has appealed for financial assistance after undergoing her first breast cancer surgery.

Foluke Daramola, Osoba’s colleague, took to Instagram to share the actress’ plight.

According to Daramola, Osoba has already undergone one surgery but requires an additional procedure to remove the remaining particles from her breast. The second surgery is estimated to cost around N12 million.

Daramola shared a video of Osoba’s hospital examination, revealing that the actress has reached out to Bolaji Amusan, president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), for support.

“It’s one of our colleagues. She has breast cancer. She has had one surgery. But they said there are still some particles in her breast that need to be removed,” she said.

“She needs about N10/N12 million for her to be able to get back on her feet. She has already sent a letter to our president, Mr Latin. We are supporting her with what we can.

The post caption reads: “Behold the face of the colleague I told you all. She has gone through the surgery we didn’t get much but we appreciate you all. Her family members rallied around and we were able to pay for the surgery but we still hope for your support and help pls.

“This is her direct account details. Nothing is too small 0107515251 GTBank Tope Osoba God bless u all. A ni fi iru e gba loruko Jesu Amin.”

In another clip, Osoba expressed gratitude to those who have donated so far and pleaded for continued assistance to cover the costs of her second surgery.

“I want to say a very big thank you to everyone who supported me. I want to say a very big thank you to everybody who donated for me to go through my breast surgery. I want to especially thank sister Foluke Daramola for reaching out to people,” she said.

“I still need your help guys. Because there is still aftercare. Please guys show me love like you have always done. This is very important. I need to get back on my feet very soon. Do this for me for me as a birthday gift. Because my birthday is December 2nd. Please help me. I love you.”

Kunle Afolayan has revealed that he once directed a movie despite not understanding its storyline.

The filmmaker shared the surprising experience at the third edition of Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP) Film & Television Academy’s Reel Circle, an initiative for film enthusiasts to learn from industry experts.

Afolayan, who identifies as a narrative director, said the film, an installation project, was unfamiliar territory for him.

The 50-year-old award-winning producer said despite his reservations, the person who referred him for the job — with a significant payment of $40,000 — convinced him not to back out.

Afolayan said he attempted to clarify the script with the producer and sought input from others but still struggled to grasp the plot.

He said he decided to focus on other aspects of the film, such as utilizing natural light in the museum where they filmed.

Afolayan admitted that he remains unclear about the film’s meaning even after completing the project.

Although he did not mention the title, the producer said he was flown business class to five countries for the film’s premiere in 2007.

“I was asked to direct something I know nothing about. I tried to like bail out but somehow I was convinced that I could do it. But I knew, I did not know what I was going to do. I did not understand the story. It is an installation film, even at the time I didn’t know what installation film was,” he said.

“Before I agreed to it, I read the script, I did not understand it. I called someone Biodun Aleja, may his soul rest in peace, he read it and said ‘this is crazy’ and then a few other people. I spoke to the person who introduced me to the project that ‘can I meet with the producer? Maybe if she shares her vision, I would get it’.

“Then he flew me to London and we sat for like two hours and she was talking. She showed me her showreel and I knew there was a problem because the showreel did not make sense. It was a complete abstract installation, people just doing weird things and I am a narrative director. Then I called the link and said ‘I am not doing this, I would not even know what to say’.

“But he was like they are paying you $40,000, you have to do it. I said okay but I was like let us do an adaptation of a scene but even with it I did not know what to adapt. But because Biodun Aleja was there, he studied Performing Arts, so his literature is stronger. I was like look, we have to find a way. They are flying us to Miami and Chicago, we cannot turn that down.

“They did this and we went, we filmed in like the oldest museum. I was the director and there were five trucks of equipments. It’s like someone throwing you into the ocean and asking you to start swimming. I am like I am the director, so I have to use that power. But then I have always wanted to shoot in a space where they have large windows, where I can have a ray of light.

“So I was focusing on other things, I did not understand the story. Up till now, after we shot the film, if I watch it again, I am like what was the story? There was no story but guess what? They flew me to five countries to premiere the film and they were flying me in business class since 2007.”

The academy also entered a partnership with the United States embassy in Nigeria to train aspiring filmmakers.