Philicity Reeken weighs in on Tyla’s backlash over using the word "coloured"

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Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla faced intense online backlash primarily from international, mostly American, audiences after identifying as a " coloured" woman.
28 Jul 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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