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IOL News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Emtee's heartfelt tribute to AKA amid murder investigation controversy
South African rapper Emtee has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the late musician Kiernan "AKA" Forbes. Emtee's reflective message not only celebrates AKA's influence on his life but also underscores the enduring bond they forged during their time together in the industry. In a tribute shared recently on the social media platform X, South African rapper Emtee has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the late musician Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA . 'Some y'all idols don't even know you exist. I shared stages, past blunts, cracked jokes and won awards together. I'm talkin' about the one and only @akaworldwide,' Emtee passionately proclaimed. This nod to their camaraderie captures the essence of their relationship: more than just fellow artists, they were brothers who navigated the highs and lows of fame side by side. This touching sentiment is not a new chapter; it echoes previous instances where Emtee has spoken openly about his connection with AKA, highlighting the mentorship and brotherly love that marked their interactions. During a 2023 interview on the 'L-Tido Podcast', Emtee recounted the last conversation he had with the late rapper. He recalled that their final meeting coincided with the recording of the song 'Crown', which features on AKA's posthumous album 'Mass Country'. 'AKA was one of the people who loved me for me, never judged me. What's crazy is that the last time I saw him was when we were recording 'Crown'. His last words to me were, 'Stay safe, stay alive',' Emtee remembered, noting the length and intensity of their final embrace, which left a lasting impression on him. 'That day he was humble,' he added. Emtee's reflections extend beyond personal reminiscences; he also credits both AKA and Riky Rick for motivating him to embrace fatherhood earnestly. 'Ricky and Mega used to always big me up for raising my kids … Sh#t ain't easy but we thrive, and I'm gonna thrive till the casket drops,' he shared. Despite this heartfelt celebration of AKA's legacy, the late rapper's name has recently resurfaced in a more controversial light following shocking allegations within the South African police force. Earlier this week, Deputy National Commissioner of Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, responded to serious accusations made against him by KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi's stirring claims during a press conference implicated Sibiya in improper conduct regarding the investigation into AKA's murder.
IOL News
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Sizwe Dhlomo says ‘No' to Lasizwe Dambuza's 'Awkward Dates': is he playing hard to get?
Sizwe Dhlomo's polite refusal to appear on Lasizwe Dambuza's YouTube show, 'Awkward Dates', has ignited discussions on social media. Image: File image South African media personality Sizwe Dhlomo has turned down an invitation to appear on Lasizwe Dambuza's popular YouTube show, "Awkward Dates". The request came after a fan expressed excitement about seeing Dhlomo as a guest on this wildly entertaining platform, known for its unfiltered displays of awkwardness and humorous moments. The suggestion gained momentum when the show's creator, Dambuza, seized the opportunity presented by a fan on X. The user, known as @Sereng_K, voiced their enthusiasm for Dhlomo's appearance, prompting Dambuza to extend a personal invitation. 'That would be so cool hey! @SizweDhlomo can I take you out on a date, I promise it won't be awkward?' he wrote, trying to charm a response from the seasoned presenter. However, Dhlomo's reply was both straightforward and polite, as he told Dambuza, 'Nah, I don't do interviews bro. Good show though. If ever I have something to promote one day, I'll hit you up. Keep up the good work.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Nah, I don't do interviews bro. Good show though. If ever I have something to promote one day, I'll hit you up. Keep up the good work. — Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) June 7, 2025 This response, while polite, sparked a wave of reactions from social media users who began to dissect Dhlomo's rationale behind declining the invitation. Critics quickly pointed out that the star has recently been featured on interviews for platforms like 'Podcast and Chill' and the 'L-Tido Podcast', leading to contrasting opinions on his decision to remain detached from "Awkward Dates". One user commented, 'But Sizwe, you will just be acting, come on ... you don't have to tell the truth about your life. You keep it at 16% and make everything up there at the date.' Meanwhile, others questioned the fairness of his stance, suggesting that waiting to appear only when promoting something diminishes engagement with fans. 'Is it fair to only want to go when promoting something?' asked another user, while a more understanding fan added, 'I hardly agree with Sizwe but, well handled my brother. You'd be dragged had you said 'No, thank you'. We live on eggshells these days.' Meanwhile, Dambuza has been busy fulfilling his aspirations by inviting an exciting line-up of celebrity guests to his show. Last month, he took to Instagram to share his dream list, which included names like television personality Bonang Matheba, Grammy winner Tyla, and former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi. Notably, Tunzi has already accepted the invitation and appeared in a recent episode two weeks back, delighting audiences with their engaging chemistry.
IOL News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Is A-Reece an A-list rapper? Cassper Nyovest's bold claim sparks heated fan reactions
Cassper Nyovest questions A-Reece's A-list status in South African hip-hop. Image: Instagram Rapper Cassper Nyovest, real name Refiloe Phoolo, has the hip-hop community up in arms after making multiple controversial comments about his industry peers, particularly rapper and songwriter A-Reece, who he says is 'not an A-list' rapper. Known for his controversial remarks, the hitmaker did not hold back on the recent episode of the 'L-Tido Podcast', speaking on A-Reece's career and status. This comes after the 'Kusho Bani' singer asked the podcast host, to list rappers that have managed to remain mysterious but still sustain their careers for a long time, as he does not believe there are any. The host answered by listing A-Reece, to which Nyovest disagreed. He believes that A-Reece, despite his dedicated fanbase and consistent output, has not quite reached the top tier of the industry. 'A-Reece has a very healthy career. It's niche, though. It's very niche,' said Nyovest. 'It's good for him and his cult fans. He has carved a fanbase for himself, and those are his people, and they eat it up, and that's it. But it's been at the same place, it's not A-list,' he added. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The seasoned rapper also took aim at A-Reece's limited reach, questioning when was the last time he performed in places like Venda, Newcastle, or KwaMashu. To Nyovest, true success requires a national presence, selling out stadiums and drawing crowds from all over the country as he has done. He shared that he knows his comments will ruffle some feathers, especially among A-Reece's dedicated fanbase, the 'slimes', but he is still unbothered because he is all for competing. 'I know A-Reece's fans are going to go at me, but I'm one guy who they can't do nothing to. I'm not scared of A-Reece's fans.' According to him, A-Reece's limited geographical reach and niche fan base are major factors in why he is not on A-list level, and he asserts that he is not going to be stroking egos but stating facts. As he puts it, 'I'm not here to be okay. That's not what I'm trying to do. I'm trying to compete and be at the highest level and make the most amount of money that I can make in the business that I'm in.' His comments have sparked a heated debate among the two fan bases who came out in numbers on X, with many questioning what it takes to be considered an A-list rapper in the South African music industry. X user @tumifuego commented: 'A-Reece definitely has a better catalogue in my opinion, but if we're talking about hits and legacy and longevity in the hip hop game? Cass is up there alone. 'Meanwhile in Honeydew' has more views than 'Phumakim' by Cass on YouTube, but which one of the two is a bigger song?' reece definitely has a better catalogue imo but if we're talking about hits and legacy and longevity in the hip hop game? cass is up there alone. meanwhile in honeydew has more views than pumakim by cas on yt but which one of the two is a bigger song ? — TUM!🦇 (@tumifuego) June 4, 2025 While @dme363 said: 'The only thing Cassper Nyovest has over A-Reece is money and popularity. But musically, he is nowhere near the lyrical level of Reece. Y'all gave a wack rapper too many bragging rights.' The only thing Cassper Nyovest has over A-Reece is money and popularity. But musically, he is nowhere near the lyrical level of Reece. Y'all gave a wack rapper too much bragging rights. — DME 🇳🇦 (@dme_363) June 4, 2025 'Cassper was spot on about A-Reece, but the slimes will be offended even though they know the truth. Reece has so much potential to be one of the best and a Superster that SA ever produced, but he's sitting on that potential,' said @Cmbulele_Mag. Cassper was spot on about A - Reece, but the slimes will be offended even though they know the truth. Reece has so much potential to be one of the best and a Superster that SA ever produced, but he's sitting on that potential. Ndithukeni ke!!! — Man's Not Trash ⭐ 🇿🇦 (@Cmbulele_Mag) June 4, 2025 A-Reece himself responded with a sarcastic post on X, captioned: 'A ba re tshabe slimes 💔', which translates to 'They are not scared of us, slimes'.
The South African
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'AI generated': Scotts Maphuma's apology divides fans
South African Amapiano vocalist Scotts Maphuma's apology divided fans on Instagram. Scotts had made headlines in the past few months, releasing hit after hit. His hit song Uyaphapha Marn remains one of the most viral hits he dropped recently. With so much popularity, Scotts found his name among the best artists in the country, but failed to handle the pressure. In March, Scotts spoke about his fast-rising celebrity status and his challenges. 'I'm tired of being judged for not always being in the mood to take pictures or interact with fans,' he said. He continued on the L-Tido Podcast, showing the same character that did not sit well with fans. 'If I don't want to take a picture, then I don't want to,' he continued. After weeks of fan backlash, Scotts finally apologised to his fans in a heartfelt statement. Scotts Maphuma. Image via Instagram @scotts_maphuma Sharing on Instagram, Scotts poured out his heart apologising to his fans for his words. 'To my fans and supporters,' he started, 'I want to sincerely apologise for my recent actions and words, which have disrespected and disappointed many of you. I lost perspective and take full responsibility,' he continued. 'This has been a wake-up call. I now understand the importance of staying grounded and connected to those who make the journey possible,' he continued. He continued his apology statement, but fans did not accept it easily. Some even claimed that he ran the apology from AI and not written from his heart. After Scotts Maphuma shared his apology, he left fans divided, with some forgiving him while some thought it was not enough. @Learnmore Tinotenda Ngirandi '97.9% AI generated 😂' @iLoveSoweto_wazmo 'We want an apology video, it looks like the management is forcing him to apologise, let him come out as a man and speak for himself too,🤞' @Shabza Djz Shabza 'We want an apology that will touch our hearts, we want him to go LIVE and cry asking for forgiveness, u know, we want him to never repeat what he did to us. We raised you, now you turn on us and spit venom on us, Broe. We want an apology that we will forever remember in our hearts, so go live and cry and at the same time apologise, or we will unfollow you. Trust me, we are down to it' @Bonolo Mafane 'Guys, forgive him, this is the last chance😭😭😭' @Ntombikayise Sandy 'We wanna hear you say it though, look you in the eye Chico, cause they never lie' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'I didn't want to be famous': Scotts Maphuma on being in the limelight
Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma has been lambasted for retaliating when asked to take pictures with his fans — but he says he is not bothered. During his sit-down on the L-Tido Podcast, Scotts said he doesn't like being inconvenienced by the pressures of fans wanting to take pictures with him. 'I didn't want to be a celebrity. I didn't want to be famous. I'm not that kind of person. I love my space. I don't like pictures. Why do you want to take pictures? Scotts said he is not worried by what people are saying — they need to understand he is a human being and they are not entitled to his attention. If they want to stop supporting him for that reason, they can. 'If I don't want to take a picture, then I don't want to. I don't feel like it. I don't think any celebrity owes anyone. I live according to God. No one made me reach where I am today and no one can remove me.'
