Thuli Phongolo, a member of the newly formed musical group 2Faced, has finally heeded the advice of her fans. After weeks of backlash, stemming from video clips of her subpar dance performances with Slenda The Dancing DJ, Thuli P decided to take her followers’ counsel seriously.
In a post on her Instagram timeline, she conveyed her willingness to embrace change and relinquish her spot on the dance floor. Fans and followers, in turn, lauded her for accepting their advice gracefully. Thuli P’s transformation, or as some may call it, a dance evolution, marks a significant turning point in her career.
Initially, she had brushed off the criticism, even going so far as to block out the noise surrounding the uproar caused by her onstage dancing. However, it appears that the relentless feedback from fans led to a change of heart. Thuli P posted a clip from their first performance in Bloemfontein, Free State, where she declared her decision to let Slenda The Dancing DJ take charge of the dance floor. In her Instagram post, she announced, “Y’all said I must let @slenda_dadancingdj deal with the stage & dancing, now she gonna FINISH YOU for free! Amped!!! 8 gigs lined up this weekend @2faced_sa.”
However, the response from her fans was overwhelmingly positive. Many commended her for maturing and taking their advice to heart. Their encouragement showed that constructive criticism can indeed yield positive results. Here’s what some of her fans had to say:
nozimbuyane commented, “I’m glad you added this to your performance. It was dull before.”
Additionally, zethiza expressed, “Slender is probably one of the top 5 dancers in SA. So, it would be unfair to match up to her. Let her have that dance alone and do a very easy one together.”
nosikhumbuzobefile offered advice, saying, “Some easy dance moves for you, sthandwa, you are both DJs. Slenda must also get her chance on the decks. You must also get your chance on the dance floor but keep it simple wena you will get there.”
sine_mashange supported Thuli P, stating, “You shouldn’t let people tell you what to do, and I would personally love to see you dance with your left feet, there’s nothing wrong with not being able to dance. Umuhle kabi futhi, I love change and I’m always willing to give change a chance. You had a vision when you started, follow it. What’s meant for you will always draw itself closer to you!”
noholangwane encouraged, “I love how you’re taking it… It’s not your strong point, and that’s okay. But ke, don’t be in the background, kakhulu, hit the stage and bimba here and there. Hau.”
presh_2.0 found Thuli P’s dancing endearing, saying, “Mina, I find your dancing cute cause it looked like you were just having fun and not forcing.”
Thuli P’s decision to embrace the advice of her fans signifies a positive step in her journey. It demonstrates the power of humility, growth, and adaptability, and it has garnered appreciation and applause from her loyal supporters. As she continues to evolve her stage performances, Thuli P’s fans eagerly await her upcoming gigs, hoping to see the positive changes in her dancing.
