Zimbabwean comedian Q Dube has sparked outrage and divided opinions after making controversial comments about his fellow countrymen during a South African podcast.
Q Dube’s remarks, centred around his fear of smelling like a Zimbabwean, have ignited a storm of reactions on social media.
During the podcast, when questioned about his biggest fear, Q Dube candidly expressed, “My fear is smelling like a Zimbabwean, so I always bathe.” He went on to elaborate, saying, “No, you know, some of our Zimbabwean brothers. Like when I am walking and I smell a ‘kwapha,’ I am like there is a Zimbabwean here!”
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The comedian’s remarks have not been well-received by his fellow countrymen, who accused him of perpetuating base stereotypes to appeal to South African prejudices. Some even labelled him as engaging in self-hate. Social media flooded with reactions, both condemning and supporting Q Dube.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it is evident that Q Dube’s comments have deeply divided opinions among Zimbabweans. Whether seen as a comedian expressing his truth or accused of spreading harmful stereotypes, the incident has triggered a broader conversation about cultural sensitivity and self-perception within the Zimbabwean community.
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