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IOL News
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Scotts Maphuma faces backlash for missing major children's festival in Mozambique
Amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma finds himself in trouble after being detained in Mozambique for missing a scheduled performance. Image: Instagram Amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma, real name Mpho Lebajoa, is making headlines once again, and this time it is because he found himself in hot water as he was reportedly arrested over the weekend in Mozambique, where he was scheduled to perform. The 'Shayi'Moto' singer was set to perform in the country over the weekend at an annual Children's Day festival in Matola, Mozambique. However, he did not show up to the event, and he later discovered that things work differently in Mozambique, finding himself in trouble with the local authorities. It all started when a video of the artist in a police holding cell circulated on social media and sparked mixed reactions as well as questions from fans. Local reporters from 'Mz Magazine News' posted the video on their Instagram with a caption that reads: 'Scotts Maphuma é levado a esquadra por não ter chegado a tempo de actuar.' It translates to: 'Scotts Maphuma is taken to the police station for not arriving on time to perform.' Maphuma was meant to headline the Children's Day festival on Sunday, June 1, at an event known as 'Lizha só festas' in Matola, a vibrant Mozambican suburb. The disappointed attendees took to the comment section to share that not only did Lebajoa not arrive, but he allegedly detoured to perform at a royal event first, hence he was late and detained for not showing up to perform for the little ones. Instagram user @darcia_da_julia_bunitinha commented: 'Instead of going to perform for children early, he preferred to go to the royal event first, perform for adults; that should have been banned. He should never set foot in Mozambique.' Before the drama unfolded, the Amapiano sensation posted on his Instagram stories, assuring attendees that he is on his way to the children's event. 'Matola! I'm on my way, bafethu (guys), I'm on my way to the children's event. 'Lizha só festas!',' he exclaimed. More festival attendees were poking fun at the whole situation, one even asked that they get refunded some of the money back to buy the disappointed children who were looking forward to seeing the artist, a hamburger. This comes after the Amapiano singer faced major criticism from fans who accused him of being arrogant when engaging with his fans. When he faced public scrutiny, he opened up about his struggles with fame, revealing that he is tired of being judged for not always being in the mood to take pictures or interact with fans. However, things took a turn for the worse when fans appeared uninterested in his performances at 'Cotton Fest' and Coyotes Lounge in Mbombela, which led him to publicly apologise to his fans. 'I want to take a moment to sincerely apologise 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 you. Thank you for still believing in me,' he wrote. The star took to his social media to sincerely apologise for his behaviour and remarks, which garnered him support from his industry peers.
The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Scotts Maphuma in Hot Water Over No-Show Drama
South African Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. A video of musician Scotts Maphuma in a holding cell has set social media ablaze and sparked serious questions about the artist's no-show at one of Mozambique's biggest children's festivals. The artist was booked to headline a major National Children's Day festival in Mozambique, a high-profile event that draws thousands of families annually. But attendees said, 'Maphuma didn't just arrive late—he never showed up at all.' The drama began when the Amapiano artist posted a video on his Instagram, announcing that he was on his way to the festival. ALSO READ: 'It's a toxic cycle that wears me down': Nonku Williams quits Real Housewives of Durban However, what followed was confusion and disappointment as festivalgoers waited in vain for his performance. Hours passed, and there was still no sign of the star. Local reports and eyewitnesses claim that instead of heading directly to the event, Maphuma allegedly detoured to perform at a royal gathering, a move that has enraged both fans and parents who were waiting with their children. Mozambican netizens didn't hold back. Comments ranged from sarcastic jabs like 'Is he still arriving?' to serious backlash calling for his cancellation. Others added that he should 'never set foot in Mozambique again.' Soon, a video of him in a police cell was shared online. In Mozambique, laws regarding live performances require artists who are no-shows to refund their performance fees. The holding cell incident appears to be linked to this, although full details remain unclear. This incident follows a previous article by the Citizen, which highlighted Maphuma's unpredictable behaviour and rising controversy in the music scene. ALSO READ: Lord of the Rings strikes again! Inside Lebo M's latest engagement and marriage chronicles While Scotts raised eyebrows, this latest drama has seemingly confirmed growing concerns about the artist's professionalism. Maphuma later took to Instagram Live, offering no explanation but signalling he was no longer in custody. Still, the damage may already be done.
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Scotts Maphuma celebrates new home and luxury car purchase
Congratulations are in order for Scotts Maphuma after he purchased a brand new BMW M4 and luxury home. The amapiano sensation was beaming with pride as he took to Instagram to share the news with his followers. Scotts shared a picture of his new purchases attributing his success to God. 'When the time is right, I know the Lord will make it happen. House + M4 1. It can only be God,' he captioned the post.
TimesLIVE
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
From Scotts Maphuma's apology to Gogo Maweni's court appearance — top stories of the week
TshisaLIVE 09 May 2025 - 17:30 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Mzekezeke, Scotts Maphuma and Gogo Maweni made headlines this week. Image: Supplied Apart from giving you the hottest scoops on a daily basis, TshisaLIVE has a new podcast feature where you can catch up on the top entertainment stories of the week, with added commentary from journalists and the voices of your faves. Join the discussion: Here's a glimpse at some of the stories: Da L.E.S's mobility affected after stroke Despite facing a trial for alleged assault, traditional healer and reality TV star Gogo Maweni is refusing to let her challenges define her. Instead, she's focusing on her pregnancy, marriage and giving back to the community. Mzansi stars have come out in support of Scotts Maphuma after he received backlash. The amapiano star has been criticised by his supporters because of reacting negatively when they want to take pictures of him. His actions resulted in his live performances being met with a lukewarm reception after which he apologised to fans for his conduct. Actress Koketso Machaka made her debut on SABC1's Skeem Saam on Monday. The actress from Ga-Masheshane in Limpopo will be playing the role of Nthati, DJ Thomas' (Tiisetso Thoka) girlfriend who stays in Pretoria and is about to become his wife. Nthati is ready to fight for her man and end his affair with Mapitsi, a married woman. DJ Sbu has social media users reeling again as he denies he is the man behind the mask of kwaito star Mzekezeke. In a recent YouTube video, the Radio 2000 presenter said he wanted to acknowledge Mzekezeke's contribution to the industry by expressing his gratitude for all he had done. Sbu, real name Sbusiso Leope, said while people claim he is Mzekezeke, he is not. Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
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.
