Sri Lankan doll artist apologises for inaccurate Zozibini Tunzi doll The Sri Lankan doll artist behind the Zozibini Tunzi doll has apologised in the wake of the uproar around it. Image: Instagram/Zozibini Tunzi x NigyDolls
Sri Lankan doll artist Nigeshan Sivasundharam has issued an apology for the “lack of resemblance” the doll he dressed had to former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Nigeshan clarified that he doesn t actually manufacture the dolls or paint the faces, adding that he uses pre-made dolls whose outfits he designs to reflect a certain celebrity.
This comes after Nigeshan came under fire for a doll he dedicated to Zozi, which fans on home soil believed looked nothing like her.
Sri Lankan doll artist apologises for inaccurate Zozibini Tunzi doll 02 June 2021 - 13:00 The Sri Lankan doll artist behind the Zozibini Tunzi doll has apologised in the wake of the uproar around it. Image: Instagram/Zozibini Tunzi x NigyDolls
Sri Lankan doll artist Nigeshan Sivasundharam has issued an apology for the “lack of resemblance” the doll he dressed had to former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Nigeshan clarified that he doesn t actually manufacture the dolls or paint the faces, adding that he uses pre-made dolls whose outfits he designs to reflect a certain celebrity.
This comes after Nigeshan came under fire for a doll he dedicated to Zozi, which fans on home soil believed looked nothing like her.