Oprah is Zulu
Posted on 13. Jun, 2005 by Cassandra in Totally Whack
….and she loves the Spur and Nandos. (mmmmm….Nandos)
Now that’s product endorsement for you….wait for the ad.
On the headline topic….Oprah said:
"I always wondered what it would be like if it turned out I am a South
African.
"I feel so at home here.
"Do you know that I actually am one?
"I went
in search of my roots and had my DNA tested, and I am a Zulu," she said to
loud cheers.
"I’m crazy about the South African accent. I wish I had been born here."
OK…good…but is it really possible to trace your exact geneological heritage so easily with a DNA test?
Scientists believe we’re all African…and we all knew that the Spur was the business. On the accent front Oprah (we know you’re a regular reader)…all we can offer you is this tutorial which should help.
…it’s called How to speak English with an Afrikaans accent, and should have your fellow American’s swooning in no time.
12 Responses to “Oprah is Zulu”
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eKapa
13. Jun, 2005
oh please. it’s the in thing to be affiliated to south africa. and let’s not get started on her politiclaly correct friendship with old nellie.
Mokopa
14. Jun, 2005
Well, this does mean one thing – Oprah cannot claim to have been descended from slaves. Due to historical accident and fortunate timing, South Africa’s black tribes were never taken into slavery as those of West Africa (particularly Angola) were.
Of course, not that I expect the media (esp the US media) to ever figure that out. As far as they’re concerned, the fact that most slaves were African means that all Africans were once slaves, or something to that effect.
D'ave
14. Jun, 2005
A Zulu?
I always figured she was an Noying…
Cherryflava
14. Jun, 2005
Media hype this whole thing….what was she going to do? Come to South Africa and tell everybody she’s Nigerian?
She’s clever…make friends with the local people…build a school or two…eat our fast food and then buy the country.
ButtWipe
15. Jun, 2005
Not that I really like Oprah,but your comments are very offensive.
What should one expect from the most racist people on the face of the Earth?!!
dansma
16. Jun, 2005
How convenient that Oprah “discovers” her Zulu roots after she announces that she intends to adopt a South African child. The only way an American can adopt a South African baby is if they become a SA citizen or marry one. I guess now she can claim SA citizenship and get her child without having to go thru the entire legal route. I know. I have been trying to adopt a SA child for months now and they won’t let Americans do it. She may claim to be Zulu but I personally feel she is a manipulator. Next she’ll be running for president of SA.
ndabezitha
16. Jun, 2005
Whats a matter with u people? If Oprah wants and believes she is a zulu so be it. If she felt at home with the zulu people, i think thats cool. Being a zulu myself i’m really not offended by these news
Dolly
16. Jun, 2005
There’s a Zulu on my stoep. And it aint Oprah.
redsaid
21. Jun, 2005
I wonder if she now regrets saying anything. She was denied access to the Hermes store in Paris because she apparently wasn’t recognised without her usual coiffed-for-t.v. ‘do. The store later apologised saying that they’ve been ‘having a lot of problems with North Africans.’
And, as we all know, North Africa, South Africa … it’s all the same to most foreigners!
don4060
26. Feb, 2006
I live in New York. Last night Oprah appeared on a PBS TV program hosted by (Harvard University Chairman of African Studies) Louis Henry Gates. Oprah’s DNA was tested and she was informed that she had no Zulu in her whatsoever. She was matched with a West African tribe.
Oprah knew this when she made her comments the SA media. So she lied. She does this alot. Noone second guesses Oprah in the US. Her viewers obey her every command. If Oprah says McDonalds hamburgers have mad cow disease, sell your McDonalds stock now. Oprah says read a book, run to the bookstore now because it has already sold out. Oprah says cruise ship travel is unsafe, ships will sail empty. Oprah is a problem.
David Muchai
26. Mar, 2006
It is more likely that Oprah is a Seirra Leonian or Liberian or Ghanian rather than anything in central or south africa!!
It just goes to show that making good money has nothing to do with your intelligence!!
200
27. Jun, 2006
Africa is for Africans, but South Africa is for South Africans and those who live in it.
I have no problem with any comment and I have no problem with Oprah. Expression of views and feelings is a right which everyone is entiled to.
She just like South Africa like most people do. I will never believe in anything that has to do with DNA.