One of the African stars told the Idols SA judge that she once worked as a sex worker, and that is why she got upset when she heard something ill about their community and stated that “nobody chooses to be one”.
Bathong mam Lillian Dube just said she was a prostitute and on top of that she was rape several times #DowntimeWithSomizi
— House Of Blackanese (@mumu_blackanese) April 15, 2022
LILLIAN DUBE: ‘I HAVE BEEN THAT’
Lillian Dube, who has been in series including Soul City, Muvhango, and Skwizas, recently appeared as a guest on Somizi Mhlongo’s talk show, Downtime With Somizi revealed that she used to work as a sex worker.
Dube, born in Lesotho, didn’t grow up with a silver platter or spoon as she had to ‘hustle’ her way up to the top.
She told Somizi:
“I am a Lesotho girl who has worked as a domestic servant, a nurse’s assistant, and a tea maid.”
She also added:
“When you talk about prostitutes, I’ve always said that the children have to eat, and I have to live.”
“I have done so many things for my survival, but by the grace of God, I am now the most respected and the loved actress in the industry.”
Men hate us shame #DowntimeWithSomizi
— House Of Blackanese (@mumu_blackanese) April 15, 2022
NOBODY WANTS TO BECOME A SEX WORKER
The Clientele TV personality also told Somgaga that she literally feels pity for those who talk shit about prostitutes because nobody has a dream to become a prostitute.
“When people speak shit about prostitutes, I get so angry because no one ever desires to be a prostitute; circumstances lead them there”, she added.
She also shared the incident when she was once a victim of sexual abuse. Still, she managed to survive the traumatising incidents without reporting them or demanding help from the administration.
Fans of the show and the veteran actress reacted to her announcement on social media.
Dube was joined by her former Muvhango co-star Mara Louw, who portrayed the role of Catherine Mukwevho in the SABC2 soapie.
“Ucabanga ukuthi ngizofa ngihlezi phezu kwe-purse” – Mama Lillian Dube speaking about being a prostitute. #DowntimeWithSomizi
— Gabi Mbele™ (@TheGabi) April 15, 2022
This is such a refreshing show to watch.#DowntimeWithSomizi pic.twitter.com/TrTyKC5Fvl
— Teboho Mokotjo (@Tebza_de_more) April 15, 2022
This is such a refreshing show to watch.#DowntimeWithSomizi pic.twitter.com/TrTyKC5Fvl
— Teboho Mokotjo (@Tebza_de_more) April 15, 2022
