Tiffany Haddish Explains Why She Was Astonished to Find Supermarkets in Zimbabwe After Controversy
- Tiffany Haddish faced backlash on social media for expressing surprise at seeing a supermarket in Harare, Zimbabwe
- The actress explained her shock, stating that media portrayals led her to believe African food markets were primarily outdoors with livestock and unsanitary conditions
- Fans blasted Haddish for her comments, which highlighted misconceptions about Africa
- Briefly News spoke to a human rights activist and journalist in Zimbabwe who shared thoughts on the trending video
American comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish addressed the intense social media backlash she received after expressing surprise at discovering a supermarket in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital.
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Tiffany Haddish reacts to online backlash
Tiffany Haddish found her name trending for all the wrong reasons when she shared a video from her trip to Zimbabwe. The Night School actress, who is in the neighbouring country, has been keeping fans updated on her activities, including visiting the famous Victoria Falls and a grocery store.
Tifanny posted a video while in a Pick n Pay store in Harare and expressed shock at the fact that there were supermarkets in the country. She said:
"I’m out here in Harare, Zimbabwe, and I look at the grocery store. They have a grocery store. It’s beautiful."
Fans blasted the actress for seeming shocked by the developments in Africa.
Tifanny Haddish explains her video
The internationally acclaimed actress explained why she seemed shocked to see supermarkets in Zimbabwe. Responding to a fan who had asked her if she thought people in Africa ate grass, Tifanny said:
"No. But the media had me thinking all of your foods are purchased in outdoor markets with goats and cows just hanging out waiting to be slaughtered. With all kinds of smells and flies everywhere."
Speaking exclusively to Briefly News, Zimbabwean journalist and human rights activist Munyaradzi Hamandishe said Tiffany Haddish is a victim of mainstream media. He said:
"If anything, Tiffany Haddish is a victim of mainstream media, for creating a single narrative about Africa as a whole. The Western media portrays Africa as a third-world country without any development. I am sure she expected to see people dressed in animal skin and leaves.
"We have an obligation to tell our own story. In this information age, why can't people from the global West just Google before asking stupid questions?"
What you need to know about Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Sarac Haddish was born in Los Angeles on December 3, 1979. Her father, originally from Eritrea and descended from Ethiopian Jews, left the family when Haddish was very young. She didn't reconnect with him until she was an adult. Her mother is African American.
Since her breakout role in the 2017 comedy Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish has swiftly risen to comedic stardom. With a book deal, a national stand-up tour, and numerous film roles under her belt, the Los Angeles native has clearly demonstrated in the past two years that she’s fully prepared for a career as a top entertainer.
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