Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramThreadsBlueskyEmail 4.9K [articletop] Actress and DJ Pearl Thusi has leaped to the defence of Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, who’s been caught in a storm over her eligibility to represent the nation. Since making it to the Top 30, Chidimma has faced a barrage of criticism from a mob of afrophobes on social media, with naysayers questioning her South African identity. Though born in South Africa, her father is Nigerian, sparking debate about her suitability as an ambassador. This mob is of mainly individuals that overlook the injustice served upon them by the European/Dutch occupiers in their land but twitch every single time they find a minor problem with Africans. More Articles You Would Love Boko Haram Interrupts Fashion Show: Niger’s FIMA Show Cancelled Due To Fear Of Religious Extremists VIDEO: Hot SA Vlogger ‘Oscarine’ Shows Us How To Modernize Traditional African Outfits Most people believe these individuals are rooted via the same Dutch people who occupy their land to divert the course of discussions away from their parasitic relationship with South Africa. However, this stigma doesn’t seem to resonate with the majority of South Africans and many are coming out the woodworks to ensure they don’t put this blanket image on their people. In a viral video, Pearl slammed the trolls, arguing that Chidimma is being targeted because she’s a black woman in a pageant. She pointed out that athletes and individuals in various industries are celebrated regardless of their heritage. “She was born and raised in South Africa, so she is South African. She can’t call Nigeria home, even though her parents may be Nigerian. That’s beside the point,” Pearl asserted. https://www.fashionghana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pearlthusi.mp4 “If she were a white girl, half French or something else, you wouldn’t even notice. But because her name is what it is, it’s a big deal. We have people in our cricket teams, parliament, and various sectors whose parents aren’t South African, but they were born here. This girl is suffering because she’s black, female, and in a pageant?” Pearl fumed. https://www.fashionghana.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pearlthusi1.mp4 Read More Like This On South Africa Celebrity Watch VISIT OUR SHOP Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Pelliguen Canteen Chain Bag $180.00 Hot Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Kente Off Shoulder JumpsuitRated 5.00 out of 5 $90.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Mikoko Deluxe Deep V SwimwearRated 4.33 out of 5 $85.00 Hot Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Blue Jeans & Wax Print Shirt & Shorts $140.00 Hot Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Dashiki / Angelina Print T-Shirt Dress $65.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Mikoko Deluxe Scoop Swimsuit With HalterneckRated 3.67 out of 5 $85.00 Hot Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Bodycon Jumpsuit With With Circular Flounce CuffsRated 4.33 out of 5 $150.00 Hot Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Two-Tone Pleated Top Dress With Layered African Print Skirt $140.00 UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS [articlebottom] Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramThreadsBlueskyEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You VIDEO: Kanye West’s Joke About Urinating On Virgil Abloh’s Grave Explained VIDEO: Black Sherif Breaks Down In Tears Whilst Performing On Stage In London Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist To Receive A Star On The Hollywood... Cassie & Her Lawyer React To Diddy’s Verdict & Partial Legal Victory PICS: “YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL” Meet The Stylish Angolan Reporter Hariana Victória, Trump Couldn’t Stop... Full List Of The 20 Richest Black People In 2025 & What They... VIDEO: Recap On Ebony Reigns’ Unforgettable Performance at Accra Fashion Week Ahead Of... Ciara Stuns in Dress By Ghanaian Designer Korlekie For Rolling Stone Africa Cover... AUDIO: Nigeria’s Olamide Drops Star Studded Album With Surprise Collab Track With Dr... Michael Blackson Filled With Joy As He Welcomes Baby Boy With Partner Rada