ZODWA Wabantu’s ancestors are not against her performing half-naked.
Social media users have been lambasting the dancer-entertainer, who would be seen displaying nudity on stage while wearing sangoma beads.
Although many people on social media question her spiritual values and ethics, Zodwa seemed to care less.
“I’ve been getting a lot of backlash about my half-nakedness on stage. People think just because I have a calling, I must stop making money by entertaining them the way I want to.
“They think all ancestors are and behave the same. That is not true.
“Maybe their ancestors are blocking them from making money, mine don’t,” she said.
“This has nothing to do with the ancestors. My ancestors know about my lifestyle. They know about my career and are fine with it.”
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Sangoma gogo Ntombizethu Magubane (57) said: “I don’t know about Zodwa Wabantu’s ancestral calling. Maybe it’s different. But there is no ancestor who can allow a sangoma to show people their private parts.”
South African Traditional Healers Association president Sazi Radebe said he won’t comment on an individual but on izangoma generally.
“There’s a certain way that determines how a sangoma or a person who has the ancestral calling should behave. Sangomas respect themselves and their bodies,” said Mhlongo.
Traditionalist and cultural expert Nomagugu Ngobese said according to culture, a woman must respect her body and should not misbehave.
“You can display nudity, only if you’re still a virgin.”
