Emoji-literacy - Think Twice Before Sending Fruit 😲😲😲

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The emoji encyclopedia is developing new ironic and sarcastic double meanings.

It's no wonder that some of us can’t keep up..

Hot1027’s Zinhle Nako unpacks some of the coded language…
16 Sep 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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