Mixed Reaction Over Uzalo Fikile Actress’ ‘Insensitive, Broke Women’ Post
Actress and media personality Nelisa Mchunu who plays the role of Fikile on SABC 1 soapie Uzalo, is currently trending on social media after her post concerning ‘broke, poor and lazy women’ was intercepted with a mixed reaction.
In the post, Nelisa seems to be encouraging women to step up saying that men are tired of ‘broke,’ and ‘poor and lazy women.’ Writing on social media platform Twitter, the Fikile actress said,
I don’t know who needs to see this but Men are also tired of dating broke, demanding, uneducated, poor and lazy women. Step up sis!!
I don’t know who needs to see this but Men are also tired of dating broke, demanding, uneducated, poor and lazy women. Step up sis!!
— Nelisa Mchunu (Fikile) (@NelisahMchunu) October 31, 2020
The post sparked a debate among her social media followers. Many people did not react well to the post and regarded it as insensitive and coming from the position of privilege. Some reminded the actress that there are many talented and highly qualified women who are currently struggling due to a lack of opportunities.
Below are some of the reactions:
Dont call people broke just because someone gave you an opportunity to be where you are today,people are not lazy opportunities are scarce out there.Are you rich Nelisa ?
— @ (@karaboMakofane1) October 31, 2020
Oh yes right no one will understand the situation till u in the same as them u called broke. Ukjabula kyashintshana pic.twitter.com/3VKt1RaTU5
— Sizwe Mzobe@# (@SizweMzobe2) November 1, 2020
Is you us , is you me. If you got opportunity to success just enjoy it without , beefing other’s.
— Makungo Dakalo Izing (@IzingDakalo) November 1, 2020
My sister has a degree in public relations. She graduated in 2017. But until today she is still looking for a job. So be carefull when you pick such words. They can turn on you tomorrow.
— Sabelo Thabethe (@SabeloThabethe4) November 1, 2020
I just lost my job becos of this pandemic I will be jobless so does that make me lazy , I’m already broke n frustrated lol
— carol (@carol36938069) November 2, 2020
However, some other people, particularly men seemed to embrace the message and exhorted Fikile to preach louder.
You know this is so true coz women always say that because we are men we need to hustle
So power to that girl (high five).
— Bandile_N (@BandileN2) November 1, 2020
That’s why I cut off a person immediately when they start acting like I’m their father.
— 🇿🇦Kwinana’s Lawyer🇿🇦 (@MugabeBobby) October 31, 2020
That’s very true especially someone who has no direction at all, even when you ask baby what do you want to do? How can I support you. Uzwe udoti ethi angazi. pic.twitter.com/68k62G4Xkc
— Baba ka Dumazile (@TheWorldisMyOy3) October 31, 2020
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