Zodwa Wabantu and controversy ... like a moth to a flame

LIAM KARABO JOYCE

LOCAL entertainer Zodwa Wabantu found herself on the trend list recently after a video of her taking off her underwear on stage went viral.

Described by some social media users as uncomfortable to watch, the star can be seen pulling down her underwear while performing and twirling them around in the video, which she shared on her Instagram account.

She wrote: "Authentic! Genuine! There's Zodwa Wabantu in everyone."

While some South Africans expressed concern over the video, Zodwa, who made a name for herself by being comfortable with nudity, is not fazed.

In fact, days after posting the video the reality star posted another video in which she thanked those around her for their support.

An emotional Zodwa said that she was thankful to people who sit in board meetings and ask her to become involved in projects.

“I am so grateful. All the people who make that decision to say we want Zodwa Wabantu on board, all the major deals and booking, our friends who say our names, even when we are not there, thank you, thank you for choosing my name,” she said.

Media personality Lerato Kganyago commented on Zodwa’s post, saying: “You are LOVED. You are real, unapologetically yourself.

“You undermine nobody, you respect those that respect you. God will keep blessing you abundantly, because hawuna mona! You want everyone to do well. We appreciate you.”