“We Respect People’s Privacy”: Mzansi’s Nonchalant Reaction to Celebrities Stuns a Nigerian Woman
- A Nigerian woman at a mall was shocked by the nonchalant behaviour of South Africans towards seeing a celebrity
- The funny clip was shared on TikTok, attracting massive views and comments from a diverse online audience
- Social media users were in stitches, with many saying they respect people's privacy and don't idolise or worship others
Source: TikTok
A Nigerian woman’s video showing her shock at South Africans’ celebrity culture captured the attention of social media users.
The clip, shared by TikTok user @tripple.a.tee, was met with a wave of amusement and a lively online discussion.
The video starts with the woman, TikTok user @tripple.a.tee, sitting comfortably in front of her camera, addressing the nonchalant behaviour of locals shown towards a female celebrity at a mall. She said people were walking normally, as if nothing was happening or that they were not seeing someone famous, something that would not happen in Nigeria.
A celebrity encounter
The woman said she asked her South African friend she was with why people were so calm, and she said that's just how it is in Mzansi. Her friend added that celebrities are human, like everyone else. The woman, TikTok user @tripple.a.tee, explained that in Nigeria, if a person who has appeared on TV is spotted, everyone stops them and asks to take pictures with them immediately.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi explains local celebrity culture
The comments section was filled with reactions from social media users who found the post amusing. Many explained that South Africans were not idol worshippers and that they see celebrities as normal people, just like everyone else. They reminded the lady that celebrities are just doing their job, just like they do theirs. Some explained that they respect people's privacy and do not bother them during their free time. Others added a bit of banter, jokingly saying that everyone in South Africa was a celebrity, hence no one cares about status.
User @Thokozani Dlamini asked:
"Do you know Rick Ross came to South Africa and he was sent to buy bread 😅 by Kwesta's grandmother, ekasi?"
User @Matshaneng Jeannett joked:
"Every South African is a celebrity. When I come home, my kids ask me for my autograph, and I gladly sign the homework and permission slips. 🥰."
User @Carol Zion commented:
"We respect people's privacy 🙏🤣."
User @Windy Thaba added:
"Appearing on TV is their job, just like us going to work every day. We can’t applaud them for doing their job, we’re busy applauding ourselves ♥️."
User @Nontokozo Ntuli added:
"They don’t even need security 🤣 . Asinendaba thina (we don't care)."
User @Vero shared:
"We're all celebrities here🤣."
User @Star said:
"I work in retail, and the different celebrities walk into our store, and we just give normal customer service with a smile, like we do to all our customers. Sometimes you can see the disappointment on their faces that nobody cares who they are 😂."
Watch the TikTok video below:
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