Outspoken media personality Somizi Mhlongo has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Zimbabwean-born TikTok star Ndoyisile, who found himself at the center of a social media storm after making controversial comments about people from Tembisa. Ndoyisile’s remarks, which suggested that people from Tembisa were crowding the Mall of Africa unnecessarily, led to a swift backlash and a dramatic loss of followers in just one day.
The drama began when Ndoyisile posted a video in which he criticized the crowds at the Mall of Africa, specifically pointing the finger at people from Tembisa. “I think people who make the Mall of Africa full are people from Tembisa,” he said in the now-deleted video. “Don’t you guys have a mall in Tembisa? People are just gallivanting and occupying the mall for no reason, and it’s so uncomfortable for us who are here who are claustrophobic.”
The statement sparked outrage online, with many accusing him of being disrespectful and divisive. Calls for fans to unfollow him quickly followed, and despite his apology, Ndoyisile lost thousands of followers in a matter of hours.
Somizi, known for his candid opinions and larger-than-life presence, reacted to the controversy by expressing his surprise at how quickly Ndoyisile’s popularity had plummeted. Taking to his own TikTok, Somizi commented on how social media dynamics can shift rapidly, with public opinion capable of turning on a dime. His reaction captured the sense of shock that many felt about the situation, as Ndoyisile’s rise and fall seemed to happen almost overnight.
While the reaction to Ndoyisile’s remarks has been divided, with some fans defending him and others criticizing his behavior, many are suggesting that the content creator still has the potential to rebuild his following. Some have pointed out that with the right approach and a more sensitive tone, he could regain the support he lost, emphasizing that the internet’s attention span can be short-lived, and public opinion can be just as fickle.
Somizi’s involvement in the conversation has further ignited the debate, with his followers also weighing in on the incident. As the dust settles, it remains to be seen how Ndoyisile will navigate the aftermath and whether his social media presence will recover from the backlash.
