Former “Big Brother Mzansi: S’yamosha” contestant Yolanda Monyai impressed Winnie Harlow when she recreated the supermodel’s bikini pictures to raise awareness about vitiligo.
She posted picture with Harlow’s and wrote: “Inspired by Winnie Harlow, how did I do?”
Harlow responded to her post, saying: “OMG, obsessed”, and added cute emojis.
Monyai’s fans were so happy that Harlow recognised her because as a person living with vitiligo, Monyai has always advocated for the skin condition.
To raise awareness, she educates people about the condition and is not afraid of showing off her skin.
@cleo_kek wrote on X: “Wow, international Yolanda Mukondi !!! Winnie Harlow recognised this 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you are going places.”
Another X user,@DlakadlaMimi said: “You really inspire her, thank you so much. My daily prayer is for you and Yolanda to meet one day💃❤️💯🔥I know it’s gonna [going to] be a grenade🙏❤️. The internet will shake that day.”
Monyai’s picture went viral and attracted 1.9 million views in just three days.
In other news, Monyai has been nominated for the Social Media Dominance of the Year at the South African Social Media Awards.
She is up against musician Liyema Pantsi, transgender activist Domici Zaca, Sonwabile, Moghelingz and DJ Karri.