South Africans disappointed as Tyla shows support for Chidimma Adetshina, see why

South African singer Tyla has recently found herself at the center of a social media storm, as fans expressed their disappointment over her public support for Chidimma Adetshina while seemingly ignoring the achievements of South African athletes at the Olympics.

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. Tyla wrote

Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition after the Department of Home Affairs discovered that her Mozambican mother acquired her South African citizenship through fraud and identity theft.

Supporters are extremely disappointed as Tyla has completely disregarded the crime which was committed and insist that Adetshina was bullied by South Africans.

Tyla, who has risen to international fame with her music, shared a post on her social media platforms sympathising with Chidimma Adetshina, it did not go unnoticed that she did not offer any public congratulations to South African athletes who won medals at the Olympics.

South Africa had a strong showing at the recent Olympics, with athletes excelling in various sports and bringing home multiple medals. These athletes became national heroes, representing the country’s resilience and talent on the global stage. However, Tyla’s silence on their achievements led to disappointment among her South African fans, who expected her to celebrate their success as South Africans have supported her in numbers in all her achievements

Many fans took to social media to express their feelings, with some accusing Tyla of not showing enough patriotism.

Some fans pointed out that as a South African artist, Tyla has a platform that can be used to uplift and promote South African achievements. In a country where unity and national pride are crucial, especially in sports, many felt that Tyla missed an opportunity to show her solidarity with her fellow South Africans and condemn crime.

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