Tiffany Haddish Blames 'The Media' For Her Reaction To Seeing A Grocery Store In An African Country

Tiffany Haddish has come under heavy criticism for making a controversial video of her visit to a grocery store in Zimbabwe.

The comedian and actress was called "ignorant" for acting surprised about the quality of the store and pointing out the presence of items like "organic strawberries" and frozen foods.

After being slammed for her behavior, Tiffany Haddish defended herself by claiming that she was only calling out the fake portrayal of African stores by US media.

Haddish has reacted to criticism over the TikTok video she posted of her recent trip to Zimbabwe.

During the visit, the comedian checked out a local supermarket and shared her reaction to the various items available for sale inside.

As she perused the stores, Haddish seemed surprised at how well-stocked the supermarket was and made multiple comments about the size of the building.

In the TikTok clip, she tried to use an "African" accent when she said the word "Zimbabwe." Haddish said, "Hey, y'all. So I'm out here in Zimbabwe? They got a grocery store! It's beautiful."

Haddish then highlighted multiple items she was shocked to find in the store, such as "organic strawberries," "sugarcane," and "dates."

The actress also checked the meat section and said it "didn't smell bad." She was impressed with the presence of a frozen food section and "a whole wall of alcohol."

After the TikTok video went viral, many users criticized Haddish for implying that the store was modern for an African country.

Many slammed the "Night School" actress for her "ignorant" reaction to the grocery store, which is a staple for many African countries.

Some fans even heavily abused Haddish, calling her names like a "f-cking idiot" and saying she mocked Zimbabwean people.

Others questioned what was wrong with the comedian that she had to record a reaction to the supermarket and share it online.

Some users also accused Haddish of perpetuating stupid and harmful stereotypes about Africans and how the countries work.

One comment read, "Peak ignorance!!!!" while another person wrote, "You seriously cannot be this ignorant!!!"

After the TikTok video went viral and received massive criticism, Haddish finally took to X, formerly Twitter, to give an explanation and defend herself from the hate.

According to the "Girls Trip" actress, she was only trying to demystify the foreign media's portrayal of Africa and how people purchase food.

"We got here and I have been eyes full of tears finding out the truth. The media be lying," Haddish said, per TMZ. "I thought I would share 'cause I know people in the USA that believe Africans don't have anything."

Haddish also made it clear that she really enjoyed her time in Zimbabwe and felt much safer there than in her home in Los Angeles.

The actress complimented the natural food and encouraged more people to experience Africa for themselves.

Most of Haddish's comments responding to the criticism were interactions with followers who had called her out for the TikTok post.

One person asked the actress, "Did you think we ate grass?" and she responded with a message about the portrayal of Africa made by US media.

Her reply was, "No. But the media had me thinking all of your foods are purchased in out door [sic] markets with goats and cows just hanging out waiting to be slaughtered. With all kinds of smells and flies everywhere."

In another reply, Haddish explained again that she had a different intention for the TikTok video.

She wrote, "If they would have showed you the whole video you would have seen me say I am demystifying some bullshit that we have been told and showed in America."

Despite Haddish's multiple replies and explanations about the TikTok, some fans only became more frustrated with the comedian.

One person commented, "[You] have access to literally all channels and books for [you] to be this ignorant." Another fan wrote, "You could have done your own research and not depend on the media. I mean, Google is free!"

Last year, Haddish was very candid in an interview with the Washington Post, opening up about her attempts to birth a child.

The actress recalled her conversation with a nurse that she recently had her eighth miscarriage. She said, "Well I'm going to be honest with you, this would be my eighth [miscarriage]."

"I've got a uterus shaped like a heart. It just won't keep anything in," the actress added.

Haddish shared that she's kept all her miscarriages private because she doesn't want people worrying unnecessarily about her. She stated, "Like a wounded animal, I just rather go in a cave by myself. Lick my wounds."

Haddish also revealed to the publication that she's had parenting classes to prepare her for adoption. However, the comedian shared that she's still indecisive about actually becoming a mother.