Earlier this week, Nedbank aired their latest advertisement which features the daughter of late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and musician Ntombezinhle “DJ Zinhle” Jiyane. While many celebrated the nine-year-old’s great performance in the ad, not everyone was pleased.
According to some South Africans who have headed online to share their thoughts on the ad, the opportunity should have been given to a child from a less privileged background.
It was a proud moment for mom-of-two DJ Zinhle who can be spotted starring alongside her firstborn Kairo Olwethu Forbes in a Nedbank ad.
The ad which has already gone viral on social media, features Kairo encouraging her peers to sign up for Chow Town — a virtual game — which according to Nedbank, is aimed at “nurturing budding young gamers’ entrepreneurial and financial management skills.”
While many have applauded the young influencer’s performance in the clip, not everyone is pleased to see another famous face featured by a big brand.
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