In spite of facing critique for her journey to Zimbabwe, Pearl Thusi, a prominent figure in South African media, had a positive and enjoyable experience during her trip.
Accompanied by fellow media personalities Sonia Mbele and Sello Maake kaNcube, Pearl Thusi embarked on a visit to Zimbabwe.
The trio and other media practitioners from the Southern African region visited Zimbabwe at the invitation of the country’s Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services.
This visit happened to coincide with Zimbabwe’s impending national elections, which, in turn, triggered a notable surge of adverse reactions on various social media platforms. Speculations emerged suggesting that the visit might have inadvertently aligned with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu PF party.
From Actress to DJ: Pearl Thusi Dives into Zimbabwe’s Nightlife with Enthusiasm
Apart from visiting the State House and taking a picture with Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Pearl Thusi had a taste of Zimbabwe’s nightclub scene and the experience was nothing short of exhilarating.
A video of Pearl Thusi behind the decks in Zimbabwe shows that the versatile actress had a blast while in Zimbabwe.
The Queen Sono actress can be seen in the video with a wide, joyous smile as she enthusiastically dances to ‘Ka Valungu’. She even flawlessly executes the Tobetsa challenge dance moves while letting loose and radiating joy.
Actress Addresses Backlash Over Zimbabwe Trip
In a recent Instagram live session, Pearl openly expressed her unwavering conviction in her decision to go to Zimbabwe.
“For those people who made it look like a political trip, those people are the ones who punished the three of us, who were told we are going there for good times and tourism. I had a good time, and I don’t have any regrets whatsoever. I don’t regret a thing, so all the best to you guys. I had a scarf. What was I supposed to do? The president gave me a scarf. I took the scarf,” she said
In her candid conversation, Pearl Thusi firmly defended her position and her experience, reiterating that the trip was never intended to be political, and she embraced it as a memorable and enjoyable journey
Source iHarare
