South African singer Tyla has received criticism for her tweets about Chidimma Adetshina, who stepped down from Miss South Africa. Tyla shared her thoughts on how Chidimma was treated by people in her country.
She also expressed her disappointment regarding the invitation from Miss Universe Nigeria to Chidimma and wished her well in her future plans.
She wrote:
“Disappointed that this happened to her, but wish you all the best girl.”
See her tweet below:
Tyla’s tweet caused a stir among South Africans, who claimed she misrepresented their nation.
After facing criticism, Tyla posted another tweet showing her support for South Africans.
She wrote:
“I will always stand with South Africa, i just feel regardless of the opinions…She was bullied and that’s what I don’t stand for.”
See her tweets below:
Netizens Reaction;
@Mario9jaa: “Omo, today go long but no fold Oluwatylla.”
@PovertykillerB South Africa has a population of 59 million people. Nigeria has a population of 218 million people. You are tweeting for streams Tyla you think we are dumb?”
@welp174 “Said by someone whose parents are probably some Indians but winning Africans’ Grammy.”
@prince_will2002: “South Africans both men and women are red flag.”
@robyekpo “What do you expect from her? Small girl with smaller sense 😂😂It’s like saying you support this government but you don’t support how the citizens are being treated by the same government. Mttccheeww.”
@nwanyibuego_: “SA people as dem resemble each other na so dia heart take resemble for wickedness.”
