While some have defended Pearl Thusi saying she can wear whatever she wants, others have chastised her for wearing a raunchy outfit at a Rich Mnisi and Adidas event.
The event was to celebrate Mnisi’s accomplishments and his collaboration with the global brand. Thusi wore a lace jumpsuit which showed her breasts and a black Karl Lagerfeld bomber jacket with boots to match.
Some have compared Thusi with controversial South African content creator Queen Minaj, who is popular for being seen public in just her underwear.
“In South Africa, Pearl Thusi represents feminism while Queen Minaj is a disgrace to the very same feminine community,” wrote @AdvoBarryRoux on Twitter juxtaposing the two women.
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“This is Pearl Thusi’s body. She has agency & must dress however she wishes, within legal requirements,” wrote podcaster Penuel The Black Pen on social media.
“But I personally don’t approve of this. I think it’s a bad example for young impressionable kids/girls. I don’t think it’s liberating… I think it promotes the cheapening of the female body, in the eyes of most men. Pearl has done really well for her career, but I don’t approve of her current shenanigans.”
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