South African songstress Kelly Khumalo found herself in the eye of a social media storm after she went on a furious rant against an airline.
The ‘Empini’ hitmaker missed her flight and wasn’t shy to let the world know exactly how she felt about it.
In her now-viral video, Kelly didn’t hold back, accusing Comaircen of leaving her high and dry with their poor communication.
Apparently, they failed to announce the departure time and didn’t bother updating the info on any boards.
X user @bongi12388256 shared the video, sparking a slew of unimpressed comments. Kelly’s attempt to turn her inconvenience into a public call for action against the airline fell flat.
Drama at the Airport after Kelly Khumalo Misses her flight pic.twitter.com/ln8ZIOlzBp
— Bongi 💕 (@Bongi12388256) August 27, 2024
But rather than rally behind her, people were more interested in bringing out the popcorn and watching the drama unfold. South African public had a less-than-sympathetic response.
One user dryly remarked, “so kelly khumalo thinks south africans sympathise with her ? south africans will buy flowers for this airline to annoy her. south africans hate kelly khumalo.”
Another cheeky comment: “we don’t care.”
Drama at the Airport after Kelly Khumalo Misses her flight pic.twitter.com/ln8ZIOlzBp
— Bongi 💕 (@Bongi12388256) August 27, 2024
We stand with the sister behind the desk lo sisi we india we don’t know her pic.twitter.com/gsASOyAChe
— Vov (@Unexpressed0) August 27, 2024
Do you trust Kelly Khumalo? pic.twitter.com/pjeyDfXl7j
— Bongi 💕 (@Bongi12388256) August 27, 2024
Anything that involves that one nje🤮🚮may she miss all the flights except the one to Jesus’s home
— Bulelani Mpengesi (@Buja3D) August 27, 2024
So Kelly Khumalo thinks South Africans sympathise with her ? South Africans will buy flowers for this airline to annoy her. South Africans hate Kelly Khumalo.
— ⭐️💫 KhweziLomso 🌟✨ (@Bongani_Wale) August 27, 2024
I wish even the next flight/air line does the same.
— Mr. Ndhlovu™🇲🇿🇿🇦 (@Ndlhovhini) August 27, 2024
So she wants us to stand by her or what?
— Malusi (@malusimudau_) August 27, 2024
Futsek pic.twitter.com/I2QpnmHRFo
— Aaron Mthembu (@aaron_mthembu2) August 27, 2024
South Africa wants her behind bars…
— FAKU (@av_mka1) August 27, 2024
We don’t care yaz Kelly, first tell us who killed Senzo
— Zinzi (@ZinziZolz) August 27, 2024
We don’t care when it comes to you pic.twitter.com/cVkdRH0MK7
— Khanda Mgaqo (@Khandamg) August 28, 2024
Kelly’s attempt to rally a boycott against the airline fell flat. The backlash was intense and brutal, with many poking fun at her grievance. One can’t help but wonder if Kelly will think twice before her next social media outburst.
