- South Africans drags Tyla over her support for Nigerian beauty Queen, Adetshina
- Tyla had defended and condemned South Africans for bullying Adetshina, stating that even though she will always stand with South Africa, she will always advocate against bullying.
South African singer Tyla has faced criticism from her people for defending Chidimma Adetshina, a Nigerian model who withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition.
Recall that Adetshina’s participation was controversial due to questions surrounding her citizenship.
An investigation by the South African Home Affairs department found potential identity theft involving Adetshina’s mother, hence making her to withdraw from the competition.
Tyla in reaction, expressed support for Adetshina on Twitter, stating she condemns bullying.
“Disappointed that this happened to her, but wish you all the best, girl. Kill it.
I will always stand with South Africans, I just feel regardless of the opinions. She was bullied, and that’s what I don’t stand for” She wrote.
However, her comments were met with disapproval from South Africans, who criticized her in the comment section.
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One Chris Excel wrote, “We supported you when Nigerians bullied you. We supported you when Americans bullied you about your identity crisis. We supported you when you stole Barcadi. We supported nomculo wakho obhedayo. And this is how thank us.
Poverty Killer Official wrote, “The way we South Africans fought tooth and nail for you when Black Americans, Davido stans and Ayra starr stans bullied you for months only for you to push an agenda against US???? All in the name of streams and views?
She further wrote, “One thing you shouldn’t do is to not stand with your own people. Without us, you are nothing. Should have just ignored this Chidimma thing. Now, we will never see you the same.
Zar Worker wrote, “Who forced you to make a statement?
Itumeleng wrote, “If I were you, I would be quiet on this one
Jacky wrote, “Sometimes you have to stay silent
Vince wrote, “Aiii yooh! South Africans should have let Americans cook you, hey
Ibhubesi wrote, “Don’t get too excited and spoil your brand
Aphelele Tyelbooi wrote, “Yet they bully you everyday, but you never said anything
Illy The Host wrote, “Sometimes it’s important to stay silent especially for a global superstar like you
Chris Excel wrote, “One Grammy award you already think that your voice matters”.