Sizwe Dhlomo shuts down questioning of black men’s sexuality

Sizwe Dhlomo shuts down questioning of black men’s sexuality!Media personality Sizwe Dhlomo responded sharply to a provocative question posed on social media, where a Twitter user asked, “What causes gayness to be so rife amongst Black men with money?” The implication that financial success could influence sexual orientation sparked immediate backlash.

Sizwe Dhlomo shuts down

Sizwe Fires Back

Dhlomo didn’t hold back, responding with a cutting tweet:

“Well, I can’t speak for them, but I do know that people that are gay are gay because they’re born that way. Just like how you were born stupid. Is stupidity rife among you broke nias?”

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His blunt reply quickly went viral, with many praising him for standing up against homophobia and ignorance. Others, however, criticised his tone.

Speculation Around Sizwe’s Sexuality

The conversation gained further traction after politician Floyd Shivambu appeared to allude to Dhlomo’s sexuality in a now-deleted tweet, intensifying speculation and debate online.

Despite the noise, Sizwe’s stance remained clear — defending the LGBTQ+ community and dismissing unfounded, harmful stereotypes. His response has been widely shared as a firm stand against both homophobia and classist assumptions in public discourse.