'BBMzansi’s Chuenza Under Fire for Begging for Donations From Fans: “Why Should We Give You Money”

'BBMzansi’s Chuenza Under Fire for Begging for Donations From Fans: “Why Should We Give You Money”

  • Reality TV star Chuenza Kaapu, known as Chuenza, faced backlash for soliciting donations online after his stint on Big Brother Mzansi
  • Despite other contestants also seeking financial support post-show, Chuenza's request triggered criticism from social media users who questioned his merit
  • Fans expressed reluctance to donate, citing concerns over his contribution to the show and the growing trend of soliciting funds

Reality television star Chuene “Chuenzaaa ChuChu” Kaapu popularly known as Chuenza has come under fire from social media users after he shared his banking details asking for donations.

Chuenza slammed for begging for donations
'Big Brother Mzansi’ star Chuenza has been called out for asking for donations. Image: @simplychuene
Source: Instagram

Chuenza blasted for asking for money

Big Brother Mzansi fans are going over and above for the housemates. Social media users have set up accounts to donate money to their favourites. Some housemates even went on social media to ask Mzansi to donate money to them after the show ended.

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Popular housemate Chuenza is among the many stars who have gone online to ask for money. The media personality shared a post with his banking details and asked his fans to help boost his brand with money. The post read:

"As I officially close this #BBMzansi chapter, I wanted to end it off with a very important request that my #ChuChuBears asked me to do. ❤️ Any contribution towards building my brand would be highly appreciated.❤️"

Fans drag Chuenza for asking for donations

Surprisingly, social media users came out guns blazing at Chuenza as if he was the first Big Brother Mzansi star to ask fans for donations. Many shared their thoughts on why they would not be donating to the star.

@MissCoco____ said:

"What did you do in that house that makes you think you're worthy of donations? Le tlwaela di fans masepa lona."

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@ishu_sabz commented:

"Aren’t you afraid of random debit orders hitting your account? you so brave"

@negative_warona added:

"It may seem as though everyone wants donations its no longer a choice its an obligation "

@PhillyPonks commented:

"Lol, shame did he even have a fan base at all chuchu wethu"

@SematsatsaS said:

"Bathing, since when di housemates ask their fans for money/ donations? Kore only Yolanda and Liema, Sinaye fans donated without being asked. It is embarrassing.

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