Former finance minister Tito Mboweni was recently left speechless after a picture circulating on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shows him appearing as the face on the tin of Lucky Star pilchards.
In a repost, he shared the image with his followers on the platform along with the caption, “Mara why?”
Mara why ? pic.twitter.com/YfW0JJISRJ
— Tito Mboweni (@tito_mboweni) April 18, 2024
The picture displays the face of Tito in replacement of the fish usually associated with the Lucky Star brand.
It appears that the picture was edited with Photoshop or some other editing program. However, the 65-year-old accepted it in good spirits.
Later the artist behind the picture revealed himself with a response which revealed that it was his work.
My work!!! pic.twitter.com/DWw5uvDP77
— L E S E D I (@_Hybreed_) April 18, 2024
Meanwhile, others quickly responded to Tito’s question on why he was the one targeted to appear in the fake Lucky Star advertisement.
“You know why Mr minister [laughing emoji],” responded one user.
Others suggested that he get married or officially become the brand ambassador of the company.
Because you are the brand ambassador of Lucky Star madala pic.twitter.com/t3B6hPb5Q1
— Bra Stove (@BraStoveDieMahn) April 18, 2024
This can sell ? a lot.
— The Great Brown (@TheGBrown1) April 18, 2024
Over the last year, South Africans have seen a different side to Tito. It turns out the former member of parliament had a deep love and passion for making food. Now and then he would surprise some of his most devoted followers with a dish or two he managed to prepare.
While there are moments when his dishes come out perfectly fine, there are other times when the outcome of it is the subject of public scrutiny. However. This has never been something that holds him back from trying again.
