Sadia Said drops out of Miss Universe 2024.

Digital content creator and commercial model Sadia Said has announced her decision to step down from the Miss Universe 2024 competition, just two months after it commenced.

Sadia, who had made it to the top 30 finalists and was only days away from the unveiling of the top 20 contestants, shared her announcement on Instagram stories.

She chose to keep her reasons for withdrawing private but expressed satisfaction with her decision, stating that it was the best choice for her at this time.

“To all my friends and supporters, today I have a personal announcement to share with all of you who have been by my side, supporting me through my journey towards the @miss.universekenya competition.

“After much consideration, I have decided not to continue my participation in the Miss Universe competition. This decision was not made lightly, and while I choose to keep the reasons private, please know that it is the best choice for me at this time,” she wrote.

Sadia went on to thank everyone who supported her throughout the journey, noting that having such strong backing helped boost her self-confidence and love for what she does. She concluded by requesting privacy regarding the details of her withdrawal.

“I am immensely grateful for the unwavering support, encouragement, and love you have shown me. Your belief in me has been a source of strength and confidence, and I treasure every moment of this journey we’ve shared.

“Thank you for understanding and for your continued support and respect for my privacy on this matter. With all my appreciation and love, Sadia,” she concluded.

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