Scotts Maphuma receives support from Makhadzi, Oskido, and Black Coffee following his public apology
Rising star Scotts Maphuma with music industry legend Oskido at his restaraunt Daruma. Oskido met with the young star who has been experiencing public scrutiny.
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Following his public apology, rising amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma has been shown support from renowned names in the industry such as singer Makhadzi and DJs and music producers Oskido and Black Coffee.
Multi-award-winning Makhadzi on X shared that she felt like apologizing on Scotts Maphuma's behalf. The 'Number 1' hitmaker explained that she realised the musician was excited and forgot people who streamed his music including her.
'I am his fan but I was disappointed. I am glad he came back to his senses. We love him,' said Makhadzi.
At some point i felt like apologising on skot maphoma behalf cz i realised he was just exited and forgot people who streamed his music including me . Iam his fan bit i was disappointed. Iam glad he came back tohis senses. We love him ♥️.
the truth is we are nothing without… — Makhadzi (@MakhadziSA) May 7, 2025
The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards Artist of the Year got candid and said that without her fans, she would be nothing and recalled how she owed the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and how fans were beside her.
'The truth is we are nothing without you guys. I remember owing SARS 6M and I had nothing through your support I managed to make peace with the government. We are nothing without you guys. I know when you love a person you mean it.'
Scotts Maphuma, whose real name is Mpho Lenora, found himself under public scrutiny after expressing his frustration over the constant scrutiny from the public. He even went as far as to say that South Africa could cancel him, and maybe he would be free.
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got candid and said that without her fans, she would be nothing and recalled how she owed the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and fans were beside her.
'The truth is we are nothing without you guys. I remember owing SARS 6M and I had nothing through your support I managed to make peace with the government. We are nothing without you guys. I know when you love a person you mean it.'
Scotts Maphuma, whose real name is Mpho Lenora, found himself under public scrutiny after expressing his frustration over the constant scrutiny from the public. He even went as far as to say that South Africa could cancel him, and maybe he would be free.
want to take a moment to sincerely apologize to all my supporters. I've let some of you down, and I take full responsibility. Growth comes with owning your mistakes and I'm committed to doing better, for myself and for you. Thank you for still believing in me. — Real Scotts Maphuma (@RealScotts_M) May 7, 2025
The 'Sahyi'Moto' hitmaker took to his X and penned an apology to his supporters. 'Want to take a moment to sincerely apologize to all my supporters.
'I've let some of you down, and I take full responsibility. Growth comes with owning your mistakes and I'm committed to doing better, for myself and for you. Thank you for still believing in me.'
Metro FM Music Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient, musician and DJ Oskido spent some time with the young talent at his restaurant, Daruma, in Waterfall.
Taking to Instagram, Oskido gave insight into their link-up, 'Always room to listen, reflect and grow. Proud of the young king exciting steps ahead.'
Grammy award-winning musician and DJ, Black Coffee on X, simply wrote, Scotts Maphuma's name and a praying emoji, which many are taking as a sign of support.
Scotts Maphuma🙏🏿 — Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) May 7, 2025
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