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Makhadzi offered free lessons for the deaf after she ridiculed the community in her music video for ‘Jealous Down’

Makhadzi offered free lessons for the deaf after she ridiculed the community in her music video for ‘Jealous Down’

  • The Neema Foundation for the Deaf recently offered free deaf lessons to Venda singer Makhadzi
  • This was after the Ghanaian hitmaker mocked the deaf community in her Jealous down music video
  • Neema Foundation for the Deaf Chairman Itumeleng Motaung responded to Makhadzi’s mockery of their community
The Neema Foundation for the deaf responded to Makhadzi's mockery of the community
Makhadzi was offered free deaf lessons. Image: @Makhadzisa
Source: Instagram

Singer Makhadzi has been trending since her Jealous down received a lot of negative reactions from internet users.

Makhadzi offered free deaf lessons

The Neema Foundation for the Deaf recently offered award-winning Makhadzi free deaf classes after she ridiculed the community in her recent music video.

Many netizens subsequently criticized and dragged the star on social media. According to TshisaLIVEThe Neema Foundation for the Deaf invited Makhadzi and her team to participate in the Deaf Awareness and SA Sign Language (SASL) masterclass for free.

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The foundation’s chairman, Itumeleng Motaung, responded to the singer’s video ridiculing the community in an interview with the publication.

Itumeleng said:

“While we note media reports of her apology, the incident could not have come at a worse time as we commemorate #DeafAwarenessMonth. Makhadzi’s actions unfortunately appeared to mock an integral part of Deaf identity. We urge Makhadzi to use this moment to reach out to the Deaf community and gain a deeper understanding of SASL and Deaf culture.”

Motaung went on to say that they offered her a free class to help her connect with the deaf community and promote positive representation:

“We hope that Makhadzi will see this offer as an opportunity to use her platform to celebrate diversity and inclusivity, setting an example for others to foster greater understanding and respect for the deaf community.”

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Makhadzi’s natural beauty praised after viral photos

In another article, Short news reported that Makhadzi’s social media followers have praised her for her clear skin and natural beauty. The singer stunned fans by sharing photos of her natural hair and makeup-free face.

South African singer and dancer Makhadzi recently showed off her flawless skin in a post that has since gone viral.

Source: Short news