WATCH: Shocking! Fan tries to kiss Maphorisa's mid-set
With a drink in one hand and confidence in the other, she leans in toward Phori's face, seemingly going in for a kiss.
In a viral moment that has left social media in heated debate, an overzealous female fan stormed DJ Maphorisa's set, bottle in hand, and attempted to plant a kiss on the Amapiano king mid-performance.
'Imagine seeing your girl doing this…people have no boundaries!' said @SbuWav on X (Twitter).
The incident, which took place over the weekend, was caught on video and quickly made the rounds online, sparking a fierce cultural conversation about boundaries, fan behaviour, and celebrity reactions.
Dj Maphorisa moving away from a lady who attempted to kiss him on stage. Women are something else dammmm
pic.twitter.com/0OCIyCVtA1 — Misinformation Crusher (@MisInfoCrusher) May 18, 2025
The footage shows Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, popularly known as Maphorisa, deep in his set when a visibly excited fan evades security and leaps into the DJ booth.
With a drink in one hand and confidence in the other, she leans in toward Phori's face, seemingly going in for a kiss.
Startled, Maphorisa instinctively flinches and moves to the edge of the booth. Security quickly intervenes, gently escorting the woman from the stage without incident.
Netizens were divided
Some believed Maphorisa handled the situation appropriately, while others accused him of coldness. Comparisons were quickly drawn between Phori and his protégé, Scotts Maphuma, who recently faced backlash for allegedly mistreating fans.
'What DJ Maphorisa did was wrong. He's got the same attitude as that Scotts Maphuma guy. The woman was showing him love — he should have returned the favour by kissing her on the cheek,' wrote one X user.
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But many pushed back
'There is nothing wrong with what he did. If tables were turned, he was gonna be called all sorts of names.'
'Why is it right for female fans to go on stage and kiss DJs, but it's wrong when men try to kiss Lamiez Holworthy or Makhadzi?'
Some went further, warning that public rejection could have lasting effects:
'What DJ Maphorisa did to her can't be undone. Depression loading…'
The moment has brought up bigger questions around celebrity-fan interactions, entitlement, and safety on stage.
Maphorisa, who is no stranger to controversy, has not publicly addressed the incident yet, but his track record suggests he might take to Instagram Live soon. Just last week, in the wake of Scotts Maphuma's online apology, Phori ranted about how podcasts fuel 'salacious drama' that damages artists' reputations.
Di Podcast Di faka up Di bag tsa rona shame 💔 I wish they knew Di damages they causing Emotionally n Financially Mara Fede 🙏🏿 — PorryMaduMoneyDoubleTrouble (@DjMaphorisa) May 8, 2025
Known for being outspoken and unfiltered, DJ Maphorisa has often used his platform to call out trends he disapproves of, ranging from media manipulation to industry exploitation.
Whether or not he speaks up on this particular matter, fans and critics are watching closely.
Meanwhile, with a major show at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria coming up, where he'll share the stage with Kabza De Small, the producer may need to reassess his security setup.
This kiss attempt, while seemingly harmless, has raised alarm bells about access, safety, and the thin line between fan adoration and invasion.
As Twitter debates rage on, one thing's for sure: being a superstar in South Africa means dodging more than just bad press. Sometimes, you've got to dodge kisses, too.
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