Raven-Symoné: 'South Africa is much more beautiful than portrayed'
Actress Raven-Symoné recently visited South Africa and had nothing but praise for the country, describing it as beautiful, warm and inviting.
South Africa is home to some of the continent's most beautiful cities and tourist destinations, attracting visitors from around the world.
US actress Raven-Symoné recently got to experience South Africa's beauty while filming 'Cheetah Girls: Next Gen'.
During her time in Cape Town, the 'That's So Raven' star spoke to a local radio station about her experience of the country and how it compared with what she had previously heard about South Africa.
Raven first addressed what she described as misconceptions about the country, saying that there is "a lot of propaganda" in America.
She explained that what she experienced after arriving in South Africa was very different from what she had been told by someone in her circle who had previously visited Cape Town.
The actress praise South Africa as a whole, highlighting the beauty she has experienced.
Having visited Durban during her stay, Symoné spoke about her appreciation for the city’s coastline and beaches, while also praising Cape Town.
Beyond the country's natural beauty, Symoné also spoke about the people and the atmosphere she experienced while working on the film. South Africa is often described as a warm and welcoming country, and the actress shared a similar sentiment, saying that it feels "warm and inviting".
She also praised the energy of the people she has been working alongside on the 'Cheetah Girls: Next Gen' set.
Raven acknowledged that every country has its challenges and "ups and downs", but encouraged South Africans to appreciate what they have.
"If you're worried about your country, I understand, but just know you have a beautiful thing, I mean a wonderful thing, going on here. It feels great," she said.
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