Popular Harare eatery The Jam Tree Restaurant which was recently engulfed in allegations of racism reached out to the victim of the alleged abuse. On Tuesday, the manager of the restaurant met with the disgruntled patron and victim, Nyari Munda.
The two are reported to have patched their differences. They even posed for some photos together after meeting at the restaurant. However, it seems that Zimbabweans on social media were not impressed with the gesture.
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Some people called out Jam Tree Restaurant for its alleged efforts to sweep the racism allegations under the rug. Others said the photo op was a textbook example of how not to handle allegations of racism.
To some, Jam Tree took advantage of the victim to do some damage control and to market itself at the same time. Some even mocked the photo-op saying that it had finally ended the scourge of racism in the country.
Many also remarked at the body language of the two men who appeared in the photos. According to many who commented, the two men are clearly awkward and ill at ease in the photos.
Below are some of the reactions of Zimbabweans on social media,
I would never allow myself to take a picture for damage control . That hug 😂😂ahh. My pride would never let me https://t.co/BHk1T3rdtT
— Nancy (@Infaredlight) August 4, 2021
That body language in the second frame confirms so many things for me. Nothing resolved there
— Jestina Mukoko (@Jesmunga) August 4, 2021
This is nauseating…racists don’t see or respect the humanity of black people & placate with these kumbaya empty gestures. Shame on this black man for agreeing to be used as a marketing gimmick & damage control in this “hug a racist” photoshoot 🤮😡 https://t.co/rq5ma8IfML
— Assata Shakur’s Burner (@lorraine_pilime) August 4, 2021
If the roles were reversed that caucasian man would never make a trip to a black owned business to extend an olive branch. My people need to learn that it’s not our responsibility to always “keep the peace”. Have some dignity. https://t.co/LAdI7iREbr
— Melba Rumbi (@MelbaxRue) August 4, 2021
…but why did our mwana wevhu agree to this?
What did they talk about?
Where’s the footage?
How were these differences ‘worked out’?
What happens now?
I have so many questions… https://t.co/1Rf1O4ruS4
— The August (c)Rush. ⚓🔱 (@Im_So_Arcane) August 4, 2021
Oh look 😃 it’s the end of racism😑 https://t.co/GsD9B0FTIt
— Making HerStory (@makaitah) August 4, 2021
The yt guy is uncomfortable.
Racists are unrepentant https://t.co/4A4WvetmKd
— Madyira (@MitchellMGumbo) August 4, 2021
I just want to know what they offered this man😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/UEAHIHA9q2
— Àbíkẹ́ (@gamvchirai) August 4, 2021
This looks faker than a lot of the Gucci belts I see in town 👀 https://t.co/hE2xsHFsgZ
— Negus Tai-pan💰 (@TapsNC) August 4, 2021
Mans was probably given a free, cold plate of fries as an apology. https://t.co/AhnXujKPSi
— TinoNyandoro (@_tinonyandoro) August 4, 2021
This looks so FORCED 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am CRYING. “You need to hug the black” https://t.co/OeFtL1qbGT
— Shingi (@FemmeFatale23xx) August 4, 2021
Lmao this is the most photo op photo op I’ve ever seen 🤣🤣🤣 I’m sure that white man went home & told his wife about the long ass day he had & how he had to smile for a picture with the nigger boy. I really hope mans secured himself free food & drinks for a minimum of a year. https://t.co/C8bTVGCJt9
— 🏳️🌈 Sigmund Fraud 🐍 (@nessabosman) August 4, 2021
He wore a black shirt nah he can’t be racist. https://t.co/HZKfM3UGdp
— Hype🦁Beast (@takuMasinire) August 4, 2021
How to NOT do damage control 😂
Awkward photo ops just feel so unauthentic 🙈#PRFail#brandmanagement #crisiscomms #reputationmanagement https://t.co/aihx62RXmx
— Emma Nherera (@emmanherera) August 4, 2021
I just need to know who at Jam Tree thought a photo op was a good idea? https://t.co/eIihPJ63I4
— Lucia. (@Bopliu) August 4, 2021
Body language 🥴 https://t.co/dXULknCXDr
— Chipsticks (@guvhungton) August 4, 2021
Voila we have solved racism 💥✌️ https://t.co/BWFS5i4U6l
— Dr. Denver⚪ (@denvern3) August 4, 2021
Zimbabweans really don’t know how to handle racism and it shows. What in the misguided naivety is this? https://t.co/OPWCS29r9d
— ahh after 10,000 years I’m free! (@aboyhasaname) August 4, 2021
Let’s just assume the white guy isn’t a hugger https://t.co/yPsu5dCCsR
— ashton bille (@ashbille_zw) August 4, 2021
His mom had to force him to do hugsies and make up. Yah 🙄 https://t.co/mqou4bSt1v
— YellowBoneLapsvusvu (@SAL_ange) August 4, 2021
How do you work out racial differences?
— 323i (@lewadoti) August 4, 2021
What do you think of Jam Tree’s efforts?
