The South African singer Tyla has drawn backlash for her tweets criticizing Miss South Africa Chidimma Adetshina. 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:
South Africans took offense at Tyla’s tweet, saying it was a misrepresentation of their country.
Tyla responded to criticism by tweeting again, this time expressing 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?”
