It has been a week since Somizi Mhlongo launched his children’s line, Sompire Kids. However, the media personality’s kiddies line came about with some controversy from social media users.
Some people felt he didn’t need to put his face on children’s apparel.
“Honest feedback is that a grown man’s face on kids clothes is very weird and cringe, perhaps a logo or writing not your face,” wrote a social media user.
“Can we please let kids be kids and not impose their sexuality?” said social media user.
Another user added: “I love SomSizzle but this collection is a NO for me ?? it not giving.”
Taking to Instagram, the radio presenter explained that his brand encourages children to be bold.
“Sompire encourages kids to be themselves. It encourages boldness. It mainly revolves around positivity, loving themselves and being confident enough to be who they truly are. Hence the slogan: “Brave enough to be yourself.”
In a separate post the Idols SA judge said:
“A Sompire Kid is confident. Proud. Smart. Pretty. Handsome. Royalty. Kind. Sweet. Cute. Stylish. Self-loving. Strong. Bold. Intelligent,” he wrote.
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Some of his fans adore the bold designs that encourage children.
“I want go back to being a child these are the clothes ebezingifuna (I wanted) ?,” wrote a social media user.
“Am definitely going for the jacket…Well done Som Som….I love how you take your time while supporting other people’s brand. You the epitome of self-made success. Now we ready for Christmas shopping ????,” added another social media user.
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