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News24
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Moja Love's Inno Matijane on leaving reality TV, his sexuality and being born again
After five seasons filled with drama, memories and heartfelt moments, reality TV star and musician Inno Matijane (27) announced his departure from the Moja LOVE show, The Way Ngingakhona. He confirmed he will not return for another season and wants to embrace a fresh start and new beginnings. 'I think it's time for a change,' he says. Another chapter he has put the lid on is his 'phase' as a 'cross-dressing' gay man. After devoting himself to the church and being born-again, Inno says he believes he was once living in sin as a previously gay man, and it took accepting Jesus as his saviour to change. 'I thank God for what he did with my life,' he says. 'I've been living as a queer person for so long but still praying to God has changed me.' Read more | US Singer Tank withdraws from Ndala Mall opening as event gets postponed Inno has been highly criticised for the switch in sexuality from being gay to being a devoted Christian, despite explaining himself several times. 'When a woman says she is choosing God over a marriage that no longer brings her peace, people call her strong. When someone walks away from a glamorous life to protect their mental health, the world calls it healing. When people change their entire appearance, their identity, their name, and their truth to feel more aligned with who they are becoming, we say they are brave. We support them. We defend their transformation. But when I say I am choosing God, not with all the answers, not with a label, not with a perfect backstory, just a sincere heart that wants to walk in truth and peace - suddenly I become a joke,' he says. 'Suddenly, I am labelled confused, the same world that applauds everyone else's journey finds mine unacceptable.' He might be labelled as confused about his reality, but he is willing to go on that journey of self-discovery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Engineer Your Life (@engineeryourlife_) Read more | Sonia Mbele rises like a phoenix with new Crowns on Fleek movement 'Yes, I am confused. But who isn't? Confusion is not failure. Confusion is not weakness. Confusion is part of becoming. It is part of the breaking. It is part of the surrender. It is the wilderness before the promise,' he adds. 'And still I choose God. In the middle of the noise. In the middle of the uncertainty. In the middle of people shouting what they think I should be.' He says any people are confused at work - changing cities, relationships, and jobs, but do not get judged. The Lesotho entertainer also shared how he experienced sexual assault, but wishes not to delve deep into that chapter. He said he even deleted the posts detailing proving he is ready to sweep the matter under the carpet. 'I want to move on and start afresh,' he concludes.
The Citizen
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Inno Matijane bids farewell to 'The Way Ngingakhona'
Inno has been with the show for five years. After five seasons on Moja Love's hit reality show The Way Ngingakhona, media personality Inno Matijane has officially announced his departure. The show, which follows the lives of members of South Africa's LGBTI+ community, debuted in 2020 with Inno as one of the original cast members, alongside Tholang Motsumi and Mj Maponya, among others. ALSO READ: Miss South Africa CEO steps down ahead of 2025 crowning Inno Matijane exits 'The Way Ngingakhona' In a statement released on Sunday, Inno confirmed he is leaving the show for good. 'After five incredible seasons on The Way Ngingakhona, I am officially closing this chapter. 'I know I've said before that I was leaving, but this time I truly mean it. This is me, seriously and sincerely, stepping away,' he said. He thanked the channel, producers, castmates and fans who supported him along the way. 'This show has been a big part of my life and a place where many people got to witness my story unfold in real time. I am deeply thankful to the channel, the producers, the crew, my castmates and especially the people who have supported me throughout this journey. Your love, messages and presence have not gone unnoticed.' Inno also shared that when he returned for the current season, he was not sure if it was the right thing to do. 'But I accepted because I wanted to share one last piece of His truth. I hope that people saw my heart. I now feel at peace stepping away,' he added. He said his decision to leave was not driven by conflict or negativity but by personal growth and spiritual alignment. 'I love the medium, and while I still value it deeply, I am different now. I'm making choices based on where I am with God, with myself and with the future I want to build. 'This is not the end of my journey in reality television. I still believe in the power of storytelling.' NOW READ: More than 53 000 sign petition to remove Minnie Ntuli from radio and TV
