Kabomo Explains Why He Hates Being A Black South African Man

We are all aware of the stereotypes of black men in South Africa, how they are percieved more dangerous than caring. Lately musician Kabomo took to social media to express his great disappointment of being a black South African man who is tainted by the stigma he does not fall under.

“If there was ever a reason to hate being a black South African man, for me it is tonight. It is dark outside. It is raining. I see a lady being rained on hard. Now, if I stop and offer her a lift, I am bringing fear to her. Because if a black man stops for a sister at night, it means that she is risking herself of being murdered or raped or being burnt alive. I can’t even stop for a sister because I know what that means.”

Kabomo said he was glad that the woman was safety conscious and knew “the risks” but that it sucked that he represented a “danger”.