On Friday 5th April, Good Samaritan BI Pakati donated a whopping R10,000 to send to his beloved girl Letukkanye Mujadzi, known for her infectious smile. This came after her uncle revealed that the Albany brand allegedly did not compensate her for their photos.
Photographer Lungisani Mujadji promotes the ALBANY brand
Earlier this week, photographer Lungisani Mujadji Albany's brand took to social media to set the record straight after allegedly not paying him or his niece.
“We have not received any compensation from the Albany incident,” he said. “Let's dispel the idea that we got anything out of it. We are moving forward, we are creating, and we believe that God will guide our path,” he added.
The 26-year-old commercial photographer from Kwanongidi, KwaZulu-Natal, said he was doing everything he could to take care of his niece.
“I am personally supporting this child in whatever way I can. [there is no more ubuntu]” he wrote on his timeline.
talk to sunday world Recently, Lungisani was said to have criticized brands, saying that they often take advantage of artists who are ignorant about the industry for their own selfish gain.
“I'm not trying to say that the people in Albany used my niece or my job for their own benefit. But they reposted that photo on a social media platform. Yes, there was no agreement. So they don't owe us anything. But some gratitude would have helped a lot, especially for the kids,'' the incoming photographer was quoted as saying.
Bi Pacati celebrates Albany's popular photo girl
After seeing Lungisani Mujadzi's post, BI Pakati tagged the bakery company and urged them to “do the right thing”. This is what he reshared of the photographer's post via X (social media formerly known as Twitter).
The Albany brand does not appear to have responded. Meanwhile, BI Girlfriend Pakati decided to take it upon herself to help Lungisani and her niece. BI gifted the girl a whopping R10,000.
“Showing love to a young girl. We will donate R10 000 to keep her smiling,” BI Pakati announced.
Lungisani Mujadzi and the smiling girl are given fully paid leave.
VW Travel and Tours also announced that it will send Lungisani Mujadzi and his niece Letukkanye Mujadji on an overseas trip. The company revealed that as well as giving the duo R2000, they had also booked them a fully paid holiday abroad.
“We want the girl to travel abroad with Lungisani and the girl’s mother. If they don’t have a passport, we will start by funding passport applications for all three. .It will be an all-covered trip to Mozambique,” the company said.
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