Lira in big trouble after sharing a look-alike Picture of herself & Zozibini Tunzi
Lira‘s attempt at showing some love to Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi went south and resulted in Twitter users trolling her. Ever since she won Miss Universe, Zozibini has been the talk of the town. From congratulatory messages to artists drawing up amazing art pieces of the beauty, you name it!
Lira ‘celebrated’ Zozi by posting a picture of herself alongside Zozibini with the caption: “This was sent to me.”
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m just partaking in Lira’s #thiswassenttomechallengel pic.twitter.com/2uPJDeFuVd
— Mtimande (@uMthandeni) December 12, 2019
People quickly jumped at the opportunity to judge both ladies based on beauty and whether or not they even looked alike.
The bullying and trolling was so bad that tweeps laughed at the songstress, forcing her to delete the picture and set the record straight.
Okay #BlackTwitter you win. Thanks for the laughs. 😂
— First African Barbie Role Model🌺 (@Miss_LIRA) December 12, 2019
And let you guys harass umtanabantu!? I don’t think so. The post was sent to me to celebrate women who are brave enough to go on world stages with their natural hair. But why focus on that when we can so petty-right?
BUT You guys are funny, I’ll give you that 😂 😁 @zozitunzi 🌺— First African Barbie Role Model🌺 (@Miss_LIRA) December 12, 2019
However, some came to her defense:
Y’all really made Lira delete the tweet. Ngiyanizonda shame.
If young girls are feeling represented by Zozi’s win, why can’t the older ladies feel the same? Especially considering the time and circumstances Lira started her career.
— amy dunne. (@uthingo_) December 12, 2019
Lira is one of the few female celebrities that has always rocked her natural hair. When the standard of beauty changed, she stayed the same. So she is allowed to be proud of the fact that her face is now reflected in that of Miss Universe. They are bare, natural and beautiful! pic.twitter.com/Jrt468O25G
— Anti✊🏾 (@MDashKay) December 12, 2019
Ok’salayo, Lira has always, ALWAYS been as authentic & as genuine as you perceive Zozi now. Thank you for reminding us. I’m glad she reminded us. pic.twitter.com/syICvUQL5X
— Shaun Martinz 🇿🇦 (@ShaunMartinz) December 12, 2019
#Lira didn’t try to steal Zozi’s shine. Fact is she’s been a natural hair, black girl self love advocate since forever. Can’t we celebrate their uniqueness? Ya’ll mean😡 pic.twitter.com/tSpCIpXMvF
— RedVelvet (@RedVelv13625088) December 12, 2019
Y’all are mean mean. I don’t see an issue with what Lira posted. She’s been a champion representing dark skin, short haired beauties for years. Y’all were posting your daughters & sisters under Zozi’s pictures, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Misery really loves company.
— Health for all (@dr_aba_lisa) December 12, 2019
But the damage was done and the streets had a field day with the First African Barbie. A #ThisWasSentToMeChallenge started doing the rounds.
This was send to me, cute 😘#Lira pic.twitter.com/3cDc2pqYr7
— The gyal🍸 (@EntlePali) December 12, 2019
Someone sent me this,😂🤣#lirachallenge #lira pic.twitter.com/LEHA4FgzIK
— Call me Thabo⚠️ (@callmethaboo) December 12, 2019
This was sent to me by #Lira pic.twitter.com/jY5zTI3AOo
— Michael Matebe (@michaelmatebe_) December 12, 2019
In other news – Five hairstyles Zozibini Tunzi rocked before Miss Universe – Pictures
Newly crowned Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, hasn’t always been rocking her beautifully celebrated natural German haircut. Zozibini was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on the 8th of December at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States.
Tunzi was crowned by Catriona Gray of the Philippines as her successor and a new crown made by luxury jeweler Mouawad made its debut with her. continue reading
Source: Zalebs
