From outcast to viral star: How social media changed a disabled man’s life

Vulikhaya “Fish” Zilindlovu’s TikTok and Facebook videos featuring his friend Mkhanyiseli Mfutye, who has intellectual disabilities, have turned Mfutye from a village outcast into an online sensation since 2020. The videos showcase their friendship and have garnered significant attention, highlighting the impact of social media in transforming perceptions of individuals with disabilities. This unexpected fame has changed Mfutye’s life and elevated his status within their community.

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