The trending hashtag is specifically for women to highlight women empowerment.

Somizi donned some make-up and a weave and hopped onto the trend.

Women have been posting black and white photos of themselves and tagging other ladies to join them.

Somizi Mhlongo joins #ChallengeAccepted campaign dressed as woman

Mzansi had mixed reactions about Somizi participating in a women’s campaign. Image: @somiziSource: Instagram

Somizi took to Instagram after being tagged by Moneoa and posted a black and white video of himself.

The star was dressed in full drag with a stunning face beat, wig and dramatic dress.

He captioned his post:

His post received mixed reactions from Mzansi social media users.

The rapper used the campaign as an opportunity to joke around.

He took to Instagram and posted a black and white picture of himself.

He claimed Oprah challenged him and he nominated Bey, Rihanna and Kylie Jenner to post their photos.

His fans were in stitches over his stunt.

Instagram user bebe_gayerh said:

soulfulwho said:

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