Mbali Mlotshwa’s 'Black Lives Matter' post backfires
Celebrities all over the world, including Beyonce and Stevie Wonder, have come out in support of 'Black Lives Matter' following the killing of black people in America by police.
In South Africa, one of the celebrities who wanted to show support was Mbali Mlotshwa, but what was supposed to be a good deed was met with criticism.
That is because Mlotshwa posted the message wearing a darker skin shade, which followers found "offensive" and "disrespectful".
Mlotshwa has since apologised for any offence she may have caused, but believes she did nothing wrong.
"I'm happy it invoked some emotional impact. I hope the true essence of this message and everything in the picture when analysed further than the colour of the woman's (me) has come across. Your reaction is my point. We care so much about skin "berry" that forget its essence "sweetness " . We love yellow bones forgetting, chocolate caramel and vanilla have the same Essenes !! All lives matter no mater where in the hues of the color wheel they are!! Imagine the day we all get that right... We will stop being offended with trivial things and deal with real issues. Mmmm. Once again sorry my interpretation in the matter offended you. Hope this helps u better understand. all love," she commented in response to the backlash,” she wrote on Instagram.