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South African entertainer Zodwa Wabantu opens up on being called ‘ugly’

Zodwa Wabantu on stage

Controversial South African performer Zodwa Wabantu has opened up on the criticism she faces on social media and the challenges she’s faced.

Forced out of home at the age of 16 to fend for herself, Zodwa revealed that she started out by giving out tissue paper to ladies in a bar.

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