L-Tido Calls For An End To The “South Africans Are Xenophobic” Narrative. L-Tido has taken to social media to challenge the pervasive narrative that paints South Africans as inherently xenophobic.
In a candid post, the artist urged people to reconsider this stereotype, emphasizing the country’s diverse and inclusive nature. “Stop with the ‘South Africans are xenophobic’ narrative,” L-Tido wrote. “We have so many brothers and sisters from all across the continent that make a living here. This is a rainbow nation, so we automatically thrive on diversity.”
L-Tido’s message comes at a time when discussions about xenophobia in South Africa have resurfaced, particularly in light of the recent incident that led to Chidimma Adetshina pulling out of the Miss South Africa pageant. Chidimma Adetshina faced significant controversy due to questions about her nationality and eligibility.
The controversy surrounding Chidimma propelled the resurfacing of xenophobia in South Africa, particularly in light of past incidents of violence against foreign nationals. These events have fueled perceptions that xenophobia is deeply rooted in South African society, a belief that L-Tido strongly opposes.
The rapper’s message also aligns with the broader national conversation about the importance of social cohesion and the need to embrace the multicultural identity that South Africa is known for. As a country with a complex history of apartheid and racial segregation, South Africa’s journey toward unity and inclusivity is ongoing.
L-Tido isn’t the first South African rapper to stand up for the country whenever it’s accused of being xenophobic. The late rapper AKA was also patriotic when it came to defending the identity of South Africa and its people. His music often carried a strong sense of national pride, and he was vocal about his love for his country.
