"Zha Zha's appearance, painted head-to-toe in black paint, was tied to a tactic among competitive players of Naraka: Bladepoint to make their characters very dark for better concealment from opponents."
"Zha Zha stated, 'No one has ever forced me to wear inappropriate clothing on official broadcasts to appear in public,' clarifying her choice of attire was for a better on-camera look."
"The implication that Zha Zha's black body paint was a response to criticism of her attire led to misunderstandings, with many in the West accusing her of performing blackface."
Zha Zha, a Chinese commentator, painted her body black during the 2026 NBPL Spring Tournament, leading to accusations of blackface in the West. This act was misunderstood, as it relates to a tactic in the game Naraka: Bladepoint, where players darken their characters to hide better. Zha Zha previously addressed accusations of being forced to wear revealing outfits, stating her choice was for better on-camera presentation. The black paint was linked to her response to criticism, but Western interpretations mischaracterized the intent as blackface.
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