A tweet made by South African singer Danny K last Friday has blown up on Twitter after former DA leader Helen Zille commented on it.
The tweet in question read, “I’m totally bewildered with the lack of empathy shown by many white South Africans.”
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I'm totally bewildered with the lack of empathy shown by many white South Africans. You don't need to be woke to get that for the most part we have benefited from the marginalisation and exclusion of people of colour. Own your priveldge, appreciate it and pay it forward
— Danny K (@dannykmusic) March 8, 2019
Zille took it upon herself to call out the musician on his spelling, rather than address the content of the post.
Danny K found Zille’s reaction pretty questionable.
The exchange got the attention of the rest of South African Twitter, and the singer trended on Tuesday morning.
Opinions were varied.
People* are outraged at Danny K for calling out racism & not at racism.
— Ottilia Anna MaSibanda (@MaS1banda) March 11, 2019
Welcome to the Republic of Rainbows & Kumbayahttps://t.co/ZtGftidr2g
Bathathe Danny K pic.twitter.com/nLqgjhV53N
— Ask Malume(@AskMalume) March 11, 2019
The artist took it all in his stride.
“Thank you for all the support – black, white and everyone in between. Reflection , ownership and an honest dialogue is desperately needed to bring us together, ” he said in another tweet.
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