This week, South African social media was set ablaze by Minnie Dlamini’s heartfelt tribute to the late veteran actress, Connie Chiume.
Meant to honour Connie, who sadly passed away on Tuesday in a Johannesburg hospital, this iconic act of commemoration has stirred quite the heat online. Was it heartfelt or a tad too flashy? Let’s dive into the details.
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Minnie Dlamini, known for her charismatic television presence, decided to share her condolences and a cherished moment with Connie Chiume on her social media platforms.
Posting a photo taken together, Minnie captioned the image with a touching conversation they once had: “Ulale ngokuthula ma wami, you told me to never stop fighting for this business and that when our kids decide to venture into our business it’s better than when we did it!!!💎 We will keep fighting in your name.”
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While many found the post emotionally resonant, a horde of social media users accused Minnie of making Connie’s death about herself. Comments like @leeramafa’s, “Minnie at it again. She never misses this kind of opportunities,” and @somahash17’s, “Aye uthanda ukubukwa mini ay ay ay” flooded the post.
With such mixed reactions, it’s challenging for one to know the true intentions behind Minnie’s tribute. Even if one wants to defend her, her timing we must say was a bit awkward!
