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"Is This a Joke": Mzansi Reacts to Pharrell's Xhosa Sneakers That Arent' Available In SA

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:08 PM by Marilynn Manuel

- Adidas just revealed that it was releasing a Xhosa themed sneaker with US artist Pharrell Williams

- According to various reports, the sneaker will not be available for purchases here in South Africans

- Many locals were not impressed with the sneaker or the fact that it wasn't available here in SA and shared their thoughts

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Adidas recently unveiled its latest sneaker campaign that features 'Happy' singer, Pharrell Williams. The sneaker is Xhosa-themed but will not be available in South Africa where Xhosa people live.

"Is This a Joke": Mzansi Reacts to Pharrell's Xhosa Sneakers That Arent' Available In SA — Pharrell and Adidas have released Uluntu, a Xhosa-themed sneaker. Images: Pharrell
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Locals were not happy with the news or the sneaker in fact and were soon sharing how disappointed they were in the comment section of a post made about the shoes online. Read a few of their comments below:

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@blekmejikevents said:

"'Let's appropriate from your rich language, but, don't be perturbed - we won't sell it back to you...for now.' Fair enough?"

@SiphoKolanisi1 said:

"There are many ways to fight White Supremacy rather than making noise. It's cool to see such a big brand like Adidas embracing our heritage,n languages. I Hope Malema will buy it n not his Hugo Boss"

@RosinahRozna said:

"That's fine small street will plug us."

@tomkaykate said:

"Is this a joke"

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