Media personality Refilwe Modiselle has over time mastered the art of responding to hate comments on social media.
She recently took to social media to speak on how she has learned to use ugly comments to her advantage.
“I don’t know how many times I have had people call me ugly man, from all over the world yazi, and you know, the older I’ve grown the more I’ve had to learn to be immune to it ’cause beauty is relative at the end of the day. So being called ugly is the reason I’m the light I am today.”
September is the Albinism Awareness month. Refilwe Modiselle, thus decided to share some information about albinism with her fans and followers.
“The only thing that differentiates me from you is my lack of pigmentation & my struggling eyesight,” Refilwe therefore started by saying.
“Truth is, we all have a struggle of some sort that makes life interesting & pushes us to go beyond what we deem as a flaw…the difference is your reaction to that struggle…your ability to tap into your superhumaness!”
Big sister Refilwe took to social media yesterday to celebrate her younger sister, Candice on her birthday.
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“Knowing how dramatic she can be….. there’s no way this day would pass without me posting her on the day she landed on planet earth & days later came home with mom & dad in the blanket & I thought they left her at the hospital ….anxiously tugging at the blanket mom was holding, with me shouting where’s the baby mommy…. where’s my new sister, you left her at the hospital….. not knowing she was right there in that very blanket ??….. & mom saying haai wena Fila woah here she is….. ! ? that’s how tiny you were….invisible in the blanket….. you probably would have said “you nearly killed me” ???
“And here you are today…. a young lady…. still tiny & can be mistaken for a 15 year old ….? @candicemodiselle LadyBabysis time flies…. it’s just yesterday you used to give us (me & B…@bontle.modiselle) hell as the baby of the family ?. Today you are older, wiser, stronger, & the most incredible womb divider I get to call my baby sister. One we are extremely proud of & pray for to continue to be a force to be reckoned with by God’s will & grace.
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“You are loved & appreciated beyond words. You’ve helped me grow even in your cheeky & witty ways. Your heart is as pure as rose gold & your soul a diamond truly hard to find.
I’m running out of words to say not because you lack any description to adorn you….but your wealth of the human you are overflows with anointing.
Happy birthday forever Tumelo Tumi Candice Modiselle…. may God grant you all you desire in the most kindred of ways.
“Thank you for being everything to me at my best & worst….. weakest & strongest….saddest & happiest
Till death do us apart…..
(I sent you shout outs everywhere even on air ??… )
Your Big Sis …..Womb-Divider No.1 ????
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Refilwe Modiselle broke boundaries when she became the first successful African model with albinism.
In a recent post on Instagram, Refilwe talked about how the fascination people have with models living with albinism was creating a wrong impression.
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“In light of my observation, there seems to be a growing trend. People are fascinated by those they see with albinism as models. And I understand that because of a lack of representation in such spheres, it becomes news. As beautiful a notion as this is, people seem to get really extra,” she said.
Model and television personality Refilwe Modiselle has given us a new perspective about the ever busy industry.
Many celebrities gauge their success by the number of awards they receive. However, Refilwe says it’s not always about the awards.
A Twitter follower recently sent their thoughts, saying Refilwe deserved more.
In response, Refilwe said: “I’m not sure if the industry even truly values it’s own… But non the less God knows its His glory ultimately those who recognize recognize.”
I'm not sure if the industry even truly values it's own…but non the less God knows its His glory ultimately those who recognise recognise. https://t.co/X1NNOoimdQ
“I think what many don’t grasp is the irritation of being asked to participate in albinism dynamics where we are grouped.”
Born in Soweto, South African model Refilwe Modiselle wants to be treated as more than ‘someone with albinism.’ In a lengthy post on her social media, she decided to let people know exactly just how she feels. She hit at the industry for always hiring her to be a part of ‘albinism dynamics’ and disregarding her hard work. She appealed to people to give credit where it is due, other than focusing on ones skin color or conditions.
“I get that I’ve become a great example to those that find inspiration & I’m proud of being that icon…but I’m very tired of being requested for work engagements because there’s an interview or show where someone successful with albinism is required for content to sell.
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She went ahead to question normal integration in the industry, wishing that people would understand that she is more than her skin.
“What happened to normal integration, in showing that success? I wish people/broadcasters/producers etc would understand that you are beyond your skin… there’s more required to build your success as a person…”
She put her point saying that her success had more to do with her capabilities and hard work, than her albinism.
“If my success was attributed to my albinism then every other person would make it don’t you think… & that’s not the case… because you are still you, beyond what your looks are… something more has to account for what you offer & I’ve worked damn hard in my life to get to where I am & still maintain that ethos.
Can more respect be given for talents possessed as individuals before making an assumption that success comes with the colour of your skin. Can one be engaged because of the quality of what one is able to bring to the table. You are responsible for your life & God the master of your plan. There are far more greater things that make a person than a condition. This applies across the board.”
