The internet was abuzz with laughter and surprise today as a photo of a man bearing an uncanny resemblance to President Emmerson Mnangagwa went viral.
The striking similarity between the two left many Zimbabweans amused and intrigued.
The discovery was made by a social media user with the handle @joseph_kalimbwe on X (formerly known as Twitter).
While browsing the internet, @joseph_kalimbwe stumbled upon the picture of a man whose facial features were almost identical to those of President Mnangagwa.
Astonished by the resemblance, he quickly shared the image with his followers, captioning it with an enthusiastic and humorous message.
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“We have such a wonderful God. When He creates us, He ensures He makes another person just like us in some part of the world. Everywhere in the world, twaba balili balili!!!” @joseph_kalimbwe tweeted, marveling at the phenomenon of lookalikes.
According to those familiar with the man in the photo, he hails from Francistown, Botswana.
The revelation added an extra layer of intrigue to the story, as people began to wonder about the life and identity of President Mnangagwa’s doppelgänger.
X users were quick to react, flooding the post with humorous comments and memes.
Many joked about the possibility of mistaken identities and the chaos it could cause.
Others marveled at the sheer coincidence and the wonders of genetic diversity.
The viral post even sparked a mini-trend, with users sharing photos of their own lookalikes and recounting funny experiences related to mistaken identities.
The lighthearted exchange provided a welcome break from the usual serious tone of social media discussions, bringing joy and laughter to many.
The man from Francistown, Botswana, who now enjoys a sudden burst of internet fame, has yet to comment on his newfound notoriety.
Check picture and comments below;
@tinondowa;
ED from Temu
@LesibaNgwato;
Mdhara used to frequent Botswana in the 70s while fighting the Smith Regime
@MutsenaPatricia;
Whose son is this?
@dadypee88;
There are at least seven people in the world that resembles you that you usually will never meet
@PTandho;
Ghana also have their own and Nigeria have their own.
@TawandaAndrew;
Damn, this is a striking resemblance
@NtsakisiBG;
Zimbabwe is making clones banna