Babalwa Mcaciso refuses to pay makeup artist
South African influencer Babalwa Mcaciso has been called out for not paying a make-up artist years ago.
According to Zimoja, two service providers called out the businesswoman for not paying money after being offered a service, rather she compensates with social media tags and other non-monetary compensation.
“A make-up artist recently put the influencer on blast saying he was paid with banana bread after he did her make-up for Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung’s wedding a few years ago. Another hairstylist shared their experience of how she suggested paying her with a “trade exchange’ on social media only after the job was done,” reads the publication.
“She expects you to do her hair and make-up for free. Yes, she has a big following, but the terms should be agreed prior,’ she said.
“I gave her my rates and she was okay with them, come the time to pay, she said she would tag me on social media. I can’t pay my landlord with a tag and I have passed the stage of having to prove myself, I want bookings,’ she added.
“I heard a lot of people complain about her, but I ignored her and wanted to give her a second chance.”
Babalwa has over 300k followers on Instagram.
