CONTROVERSIAL Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has taken to TikTok like a duck to water.
The dreadlocked king seems to be a hit in the short video platform and already has over 20 000 followers.
Every time Dalindyebo, whose praise name is Zwelibanzi, makes a speech or addresses gatherings, he often leaves everyone in stitches. And there is no doubt that despite all his controversies, he is a much-loved figure. Whether poking fun at the ruling ANC which he dumped a few years ago following his well-documented fights with it’s leadership or bashing his critics, the king’s sense of humour is undeniable. His TikTok account is said to be run by the Abathembu royal council.
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Many of his fans on social media have even suggested that there should be a reality show about the controversial king’s life. Over the years Dalindyebo’s antics and public outbursts have endeared him to the Mzansi public, making him something of a celebrity.
A few years ago popular Xhosa rapper Yanga Chief even penned a song paying tribute to the Abathembu monarch.
