Social Media Outcry: Netizens Slam Madam Boss for Creating Personal GoFundMe Instead of Helping Those in Need

Zimbabwean socialite Madam Boss has sparked controversy on social media by launching a GoFundMe fundraising campaign for herself.

Known for her popular comedy skits, Madam Boss has created the GoFundMe with the aim of raising funds to support the growth and expansion of her comedy career.

Fundraiser for Comedy Career: Madam Boss’ GoFundMe Aims to Raise Money for State-of-the-Art Equipment

Taking to her Facebook page, she posted the GoFundMe link and, captioning the post, she encouraged her fans and followers to donate. She wrote;

Click the link and put a dollar 💵 lets make history
1,6 Million Celebration 🍾
Let’s go guys 👏👏🙏🙏❤️

Madam Boss’s sister, Fungai Mtisi, who also happens to be her manager, organized the GoFundMe fundraiser for her.

A statement posted on the GoFundMe page provides an explanation for the fundraiser, revealing that its purpose is to raise funds for Madam Boss to acquire state-of-the-art equipment for her comedy skits.

“Tyra has inspired many people through her comedy skits and has created a career for herself. In the quest to expand and to compete with world renowned artists, the goal for the year 2024 is to “acquire state of the art equipment “ which will position her creativity and content to world class standards,” reads part of the statement.

The fundraiser aims to raise at least £10, 000. At the time of writing, 31 people had donated and she has raised £275.

Madam Boss’ GoFundMe fundraiser, however, has sparked outrage on social media. Many users are criticizing her for creating a personal GoFundMe, arguing that she is already well-off and has sufficient funds.

Netizens have accused her of greed and selfishness, pointing out that there are people who are struggling and in dire need of financial assistance. They have suggested that she should have used the platform to raise funds for those in need instead.

Critics stated that a GoFundMe campaign was not best platform for her to raise funds to pursue and expand her career.

Here are some of the reactions

@Home Ideas

Your husband is in Europe working.
Your making money here on Facebook .
You have a beautiful house.
Your are driving a good car.
Your child is going to a private school in Zimbabwe. And you want money from people 🙄 aaaah iwe aaah .

@Nyasha Dzashe

Guys nemari yamuinayo kudhara you create a go fund me to get more money mmmm. Madam boss you have very big brands that sponsor you vana Nyaradzo avo who can just get you that equipment yamukuda if you approach them. haaaa go fund me siiraiwo vafirwa nevari kurwara amana vanonyatso needer help to be honest. Anwae its none of my business

@Tinotenda Ruzivo

This is a selfish fundraising. Who is it going to benefit? There are other people in need who can’t afford anything. The rich getting richer shuwa. 😒. Enough is never enough..

@Ntombi Enhle

Go Fund Me for what?Stop being greedy for money. Stop abusing that Go Fund Me .There is someone who needs to go for treatment but cannot afford the money needed.That’s when Go Fund Me comes in. Not for someone like you. Who needs money just to show off .And boost your business. Nxa

@Onelia Micky