Media personality Pearl Thusi has joined the Vanessa Chidimma Adetshina conversation. Pearl blasted South Africans and people in general for their double standards.
Pearl Thusi recently shared her thoughts on the viral Vanessa Chidimma Adetshina conversation. Social media has been awash with people saying the beautiful model does not qualify to participate in the Miss SA pageant because her father is from Nigeria.
The issue has caused a buzz on social media, with some even starting a petition to remove her from the competition. Pearl Thusi took the time to share her thoughts on the issue on social media. In a video shared on X by MDN News, the actress said people should accept that Chidimma is a South African citizen because she was born in SA.
Pearl Thusi defends Miss SA pageant Chidimma Adetshina. pic.twitter.com/cuFt78X8S5
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) July 30, 2024
Social media users came out, guns blazing at the star. Many said the actress supported Chidimma because she wanted to secure gigs in Nigeria.
@ChrisExcel102 said:
“Sis Pearl is trying to get Gigs in Nigeria …”
@destinyzee commented:
“Another Jollofina.”
@Ronewa_Mathephe added:
“Don’t forget, celebrities are dumb – AKA (2020)”
@Boowa7 wrote:
“Celebrities who are currently doing well in the industry, haven’t commented about that Nigerian kid, but broke ones are the loudest. Even broke politicians have come out to protect her.”
@nata_ngwe added:
“Pearl Thusi is right, guys let the young lady compete.”
