Tebo Mchunu: Celebrating Diversity and Love with the PRIDE by Creators TikTok Effect

Meet Tebogo 'Tee' Mchunu, a talented food blogger, content creator, LGBTQIA+ chef, and food stylist. Tee is the founder of Tees Tasty Eats and offers catering services when not creating delightful content or experimenting in the kitchen. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tee about their involvement in creating the PRIDE by Creators Effect.

As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Tee shares their insights and experiences in celebrating diversity and fostering a sense of pride through this exciting initiative.


What inspired you to get involved in creating the PRIDE by Creators Effect on TikTok?

As a content creator and a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I was extremely excited and honoured to be invited to be part of this initiative. It's crucial to have campaigns that celebrate and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community, and I wanted to contribute to showcasing our pride.

My main objective was to create a user-friendly effect for anyone who wanted to use it while also representing the LGBTQIA+ community authentically. We wanted something that could enhance the visibility and pride of those who identify with the community.


How do you hope the PRIDE by Creators Effect will impact the LGBTQIA+ community on TikTok?

My hope is that the PRIDE by Creators Effect will have a positive impact by raising awareness about the LGBTQIA+ community. It will also serve as a source of pride for those who identify with the community, reminding them that they are not alone and that their voices matter.


What does it mean to you personally to have a dedicated effect that celebrates Pride on TikTok?

It brings me joy and fills me with pride to have a dedicated effect that is inclusive. Having something designed by members of the LGBTQIA+ community for the LGBTQIA+ community holds immense significance for me.


How do you envision the PRIDE by Creators Effect contributing to the larger conversation around LGBTQIA+ representation and acceptance in South Africa?

I believe the use of the PRIDE by Creators Effect will spark conversations and discussions. Through engagement and dialogue, people can learn from one another, educate themselves, and understand that despite our differences, we all share a common desire to love and be loved.


What message or feeling do you hope users experience when they use the PRIDE by Creators Effect on TikTok?

I hope users will spread messages of love, acceptance, and celebration. By using the PRIDE by Creators Effect, individuals can confidently embrace their true selves and promote acceptance of differences.


In what ways will the PRIDE by Creators Effect help foster a sense of belonging and community for LGBTQIA+ creators and users on TikTok?

The accessibility and visibility of the PRIDE by Creators Effect will play a crucial role in creating a sense of belonging. When creators and users see that the effect is readily available and widely used, it reinforces the message that it's absolutely okay to be yourself and that you are not alone.


How do you plan to use the PRIDE by Creators Effect in your content or encourage others to use it during Pride Month?

I plan to showcase positive LGBTQIA+ stories through my content, inspiring people to celebrate love and diversity. By sharing uplifting content, I hope to encourage others to use the Pride Effect and spread the message to their followers, family, and friends.


Through their involvement in PRIDE by Creators Effect, Tebo Mchunu, the talented food blogger, LGBTQIA+ chef, and content creator, aims to celebrate diversity, spread love, and create awareness about the LGBTQIA+ community. Tebo also hopes to foster a stronger sense of belonging and acceptance on TikTok while encouraging others to embrace their true selves.