#VisaBae: UK YouTuber who fears Deportation to Zimbabwe asks Followers for Help

Rutendo Tichiwangani, a fashion blogger who has lived in the UK since she was 10 shared an emotional video on her YouTube channel seeking for funds for fears she might be deported to Zimbabwe.

According to her, the UK Home Office has given her until May 6, to re-apply for a visa which will be considered on its own merit.

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Since the release of the video, Tichiwangani has been getting a lot of criticism online because according to her followers, she portrays a luxurious lifestyle on her social media pages with designer bags, shoes and clothes.

In a recent interview, the blogger explains to Claudia-Liza Armah of Channel 5 News that she gets some of the luxury items by collaborating with companies, adding that some of the items were borrowed from her friends.

Anyway can we not be too harsh on #visabae Rutendo. Visa dilemmas aren’t always easy and straightforward things to deal with. Most of us are fortunate enough not to know that life.
— Will’Challa 🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@knowhowhat) April 4, 2018

So #visabae is trending, I’m tired of social media 😂 .... I genuinely believe the girl & it’s easy for people to say she’s should have saved etc but we really don’t know her situation! Coming on the internet to ask for money is no joke, I wish her the best.
— Victoria 🌹 (@VictoriaForbesx) April 4, 2018

Imagine #VisaBae next video is “Trip to Maldives” 😂😂😂 Donators y’all better find her IP Address
— VoiceOfSauce (@JayCostello9) April 4, 2018

When I actually saw the title

“I HAVE 1 MONTH LEFT”

God forbid I thought it was life threatening and was even prepared to donate myself till I read the comments on YouTube 😶🙄 #Visabae
— Ohene Kwaku (@kwaku_junior) April 4, 2018

#visabae has completely shaken the scammer hall of fame😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/WyZqZwAcJa
— . (@xxxfelicite) April 4, 2018

LOOOL he predicted #Visabae https://t.co/zHnpqmWUj9
— YT: Oyinsbeauty (@toofyn4u) April 4, 2018

I don’t understand. She knew this day was coming but didn’t save?? I’m tired loool #visabae
— Tired In Advance (@KamoM__) April 4, 2018

All of her friends coming for us because we ain’t buying the story.. why didn’t u pay for your lovely and adorable friends visa huuuuhhh??? Trash friends #visabae
— ella (@ohemama) April 4, 2018

Somewhere in Birmingham a promoter is a making flyer for an event called Issa Visa Party #VisaBae
— || TGM || (@tinashe_jpeg) April 4, 2018

One of her subscribers commented that they donated £500 because she has a nice personality please oga I have a nice personality where’s my £500 #Visabae
— YT: Oyinsbeauty (@toofyn4u) April 4, 2018

The thing that pisses me off the most about #visabae is the fact that she said she quit her job because it wasn’t for her. She knew she had a visa to pay for and the deadline was coming. So now she’s on YouTube begging people who actually WORK for their money to fund her visa 😐
— Your Mum. (@_GM512) April 4, 2018

It makes me mad because there are so many legitimate causes that need funding on gofundme that deserve all the help but don't get it. Then you have the #Visabae come and just abuse it because they’re too lazy to work hard meanwhile living a lavish lifestyle
— Joshua 🇳🇬 (@big_man_joshy) April 4, 2018

TL: What are you going to do with the additional £2k?#VisaBae :

pic.twitter.com/6htFfwBFJE
— 😂 (@Queen__Bello) April 4, 2018

#Visabae going to the bank to cash in that gofundme money before she gets caught scamming pic.twitter.com/KODmpvwTJh
— Mrs Sheen (@mimiheart29) April 4, 2018