A social media post is setting the internet ablaze. In the now-viral post, a woman boldly holds up a sign that reads: “Zulu Men Must Go to the Mountain This Year.” The image has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with Zulu men flooding the comments to slam the woman for what they call “disrespect” and “forcing cultural practices” that aren’t even traditionally Zulu.
The author of the post, known as Mr Style Sa, didn’t back down. She fired back with a caption that sent tensions soaring:
“How do you feel when you open the pipe and it smells like rotten fish, sis? Man, you heavens, you think you’re smart, but next you’re dumb… Go to the mountain and prove you’re real men, finish. You won’t win here. I’m not afraid of you, and I say come here laaaaaaaaaaa. GO TO CUT AND BE CLEAN.”
The comment section exploded. Nearly 10,000 Zulu men attacked the post, accusing the author of overstepping boundaries. One user shot back, “Circumcision is a choice, not a cultural obligation. Stop forcing it on Zulu men!”
But the debate didn’t stop there. Non-Zulu men jumped in, arguing that circumcision isn’t just about health—it’s a cultural rite of passage that transforms boys into men. “It’s a necessity in every African society,” one comment read.
Zulu men countered, insisting that “going to the mountain” isn’t the only way to become a man. They pointed to their own traditions, which they say are just as valid. But critics weren’t having it. “Whatever you’re teaching Zulu men clearly isn’t working,” one person clapped back. “They’re still stubborn and forceful.”
So, what’s the real history behind circumcision in Africa?
Long before colonialism, boys and girls across the continent underwent initiation rituals to mark their transition into adulthood. For boys, this often included circumcision. They were taken to the mountains, where elders taught them how to provide for their families, treat their wives and children, and take pride in their roles as men. The ritual culminated in the removal of the foreskin—a symbolic act of maturity.
Then came colonialism. White missionaries condemned the practice as “barbaric” and un-Christian. But in a shocking twist, years later, they returned to Africa, this time insisting that circumcision was mandatory for disease prevention.
The irony? Both sides—Black and White—eventually agreed on one thing: male circumcision is crucial. Whether for cultural or health reasons, the practice has stood the test of time.
As the online war rages on, one thing is clear: this debate is about more than just circumcision. It’s about identity, tradition, and the clash between old and new.
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