DJ Sbu Faces Backlash for Congratulating Miss Universe Runner-Up Chidimma Adetshina

• The South African DJ and radio presenter DJ Sbu recently faced backlash on social media
• This was after the star shared a lengthy post congratulating the Miss Universe runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina, instead of Miss South Africa Mia
• Many netizens weren't impressed with DJ Sbu's action of not including Mia in the congratulatory message

The drama never ends as Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina again made headlines alongside the controversial DJ Sbu.

DJ Sbu congratulates Miss Universe runner-up Chidimma

The former Miss SA finalist Vanessa Chidimma Adetshina became the talk of the town after the South African radio personality and businessman DJ Sbu decided to pen a lengthy congratulatory message to the Miss Universe runner-up.

This message, which he shared on his Instagram page, led DJ Sbu to face backlash for not including Miss SA Mia in the message despite her withdrawing from the contest due to "health issues."

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The message reads:

"@chichi_vanessa @sakky_zie Congratulations to Africa's pride. Thank you to our Queens for not giving up on your dreams despite all the odds against you. We are very proud of you. Our little girls can believe their dreams are valid, all because of you #missuniverse #missuniverse2024."

See the post below:

Netizens drag DJ Sbu for his congratulatory message

Many netizens weren't pleased by DJ Sbu's post on social media as they felt that he should've added Mia to the message despite her withdrawal. Here's what they had to say:

happynessus questioned:

"Why didn’t you put Mia’s picture, but you have the SA flag on your post?"

lee_reloaded01 wrote:

"The question was, why doesn’t he post Mia? Why isn’t he also showing Mia some support, especially now that she’s down on her knees?"

kaliber_kb said:

"Bro wants to sell MoFaya in Zim and Nigeria."

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linde_mulaudzi commented:

"You don't cease to amaze us, grootman. Chidimma is not a SAn, and it has been proven."

checkwhatsnext replied:

"Remove that South African flag…they said they don’t want her…they don’t get to share this win."

ncube.n wrote:

"Don’t involve us, please; she does not represent us; she stole from us."

What you need to know about DJ Sbu

DJ Sbu, born Sbusiso Leope in 1979 in Tembisa, South Africa, is a renowned DJ, TV and radio host, music producer, and successful entrepreneur. He grew up as an only child to Ntombizodwa and Mothlegi Leope. Sbu attended Central Secondary School in Pretoria before pursuing engineering at Media University.

DJ Sbu co-founded TS Records alongside businessman TK Nciza, a label that championed South Africa's top musicians, including Afro-pop stars Zahara, Lungelo, and Nhlanhla Nciza. The label was established to represent black talent from disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition to his work in music, Sbu has explored other production areas, notably hosting the reality game show Friends Like These.

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Mzansi vows to cancel Pearl Thusi and Lerato Kganyago

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to the backlash Pearl Thusi and Lerato Kganyago faced for supporting Chidimma Adetshina.

The ladies topped trends after an investigation on Chidimma's citizenship was conducted, with netizens vowing to cancel the ladies for being unpatriotic.

Source: Briefly News