Lebo Mashile’s Remarks on Connie Chiume’s Malawian Heritage Ruffle Feathers: Your Timing Is Wrong”

• Lebogang Mashile has angered many South Africans after she sparked a debate about the late Mama Connie Chiume's roots
• The award-winning poet recently spoke about the late actress Connie Chiume's Malawian roots on social media
• Many netizens slammed the poet for bringing that up just hours after the legendary actress's death

The passing of legendary actress Connie Chiume has deeply saddened many South Africans, but Lebogang Mashile’s comments about the star have sparked anger across social media.

Lebo Mashile angers SA for sparking debate about Connie Chiume's Malawian roots

The South African award-winning poet Lebogang Mashile has recently rubbed many netizens up incorrectly with her words.

As many online users are sending their deepest condolences to the family of the late Connie Chiume, who passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, 6 August 2024, the poet sparked a debate on her Twitter (X) page about the veteran's Malawian roots, angering many of them.

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She wrote:

"Connie Chiume, a South African icon, was born in Welkom, South Africa to a Malawian father and a South African mother. Who would dare question her identity, her contribution, or her right to represent us with her beautiful body of work? #EndXenophobia #EndAfrophobia."

See the post below:

Netizens slam Lebo Mashile

Many netizens slammed the star as they believed it wasn't the right time for her to speak about the late Connie Chiume's roots just after her death. See some of the comments below:

@destinyzee wrote:

"Nawe uyasho one of her parents was South African. Your timing is wrong. Why couldn’t you say condolences and move haikhona Yabo Nina ni empty shame."

@Fikz_the_Cook said:

"You should have kept this in your drafts or written it in your journal or spoken about it to your therapist or kube uyewayenza iyoga to help stop the edge to tweeting this. May her soul continue Resting in Peace."

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@Moshe_Meso commented:

"At least wait for her to be buried bathong Lebogang."

@sewelankoana mentioned:

"Your timing ausi, just say condolences to the family and keep it moving."

@kheswa_thenjiwe replied:

"Oh but I love you so much. How can you do this to me? I’m embarrassed on your behalf."

@SanphuSA responded:

"Read The Room."

Facts about Lebo Mashile

Lebogang Mashile is a highly acclaimed poet, author, presenter, actress, and independent record producer. She was born on 7 February 1979 in the United States and has built a distinguished career since emerging from the Johannesburg art scene in 2002.

Saartjie Baartman’s life was the subject of Lebogang Mashile’s debut full-length theatrical production, which has captivated sell-out audiences in Johannesburg and Amsterdam. Mashile has also appeared in the Academy Award-nominated film Hotel Rwanda and performed in stage adaptations of K. Sello Duiker’s The Quiet Violence of Dreams and Pamela Nomvete’s autobiography, Ngyidansa.

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Mzansi celebrities pay tribute to late actress Connie Chiume

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that following the tragic news of Connie Chiume's death, Mzansi celebrities bid farewell to the veteran actress with heartfelt tribute messages on social media.

It was a sad day for South Africa when the nation learned of the tragic passing of veteran actress Connie Chiume, who sadly lost her life in hospital after recently celebrating her 72nd birthday.

Source: Briefly News