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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Sizwe Dhlomo snubs Lasizwe's 'Awkward Dates' invite
'Awkward Dates' follows Lasizwe as he navigates a series of blind dates with various celebrities. Radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo sparked mixed reactions after declining Lasizwe's invite to appear on his Awkward Dates YouTube show. Lasizwe took a chance and invited Sizwe after a fan expressed interest in seeing him on the show. Turning Lasizwe down, the Kaya FM presenter said he does not do interviews. He added: 'Good show though. If ever I have something to promote one day, I'll hit you up. Keep up the good work.' Sizwe instead suggested that Lasizwe come to his workplace to shadow him for a week. 'Don't bring cameras, but you can shadow me for a full week. I'll give you a breakdown of how to move in the game. That's if you'll find that kind of info useful. Your choice,' Sizwe tweeted. Sizwe's suggestion did not sit well with some netizens, who found it condescending and arrogant. Others, however, said this would be a great opportunity for Lasizwe. Here are a few reactions from X: Manje you being egotistic.. You having a big head this a L take — Gaahd Zillahhh (@YoungKxnggg) June 9, 2025 Opportunity of a lifetime😭😭🙏 June 8, 2025 ALSO READ: Sizwe Dhlomo apologises for not knowing the 'Messi of radio' Lasizwe manifesting his dream guests A few days ago, Lasizwe took to social media to celebrate after securing one of his dream guests for Awkward Dates, asking fans to guess who it was. While many speculated that it might be media personality Bonang Matheba, he later revealed it was former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi. Lasizwe had previously shared on Instagram that he is manifesting to have Bonang, Tyla, Zozi, Uncle Waffles, and actor Thembinkosi Mthembu as guests on his show. NOW READ: Chicken feet and champions: Kolisi, Mapimpi and Am enjoy Mzansi's fave dish
TimesLIVE
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Musician Sizwe Zako to be honoured at tribute event
South Africa is preparing to pay tribute to one of it's most celebrated musical pioneers Sizwe Zako. A legacy event is set to take place on June 15 in Johannesburg. Renowned as 'the architect of South African gospel and jazz', Sizwe's career spans more than four decades, during which he has shaped the sound of African music and inspired generations of artists. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the Eastern Cape-born Sizwe said he's a self-taught pianist and producer, as his mother bought him a piano instead of Christmas clothes. 'I didn't ask for toys or clothes like other children that Christmas, I asked my mother for a piano. That was the beginning of everything.' Sizwe has worked with some of the country's best-known artists including Rebecca Malope, Vuyo Mokoena, Israel Mosehla and Abigail Khubeka. 'I was once instrumental in unearthing talent through the Shell Road to Fame competition, helping launch the careers of beloved South African voices. This celebration is an honour not just for me but for many voices I have empowered, the youth I've mentored and the soul of a nation I've helped shape through sound.' Sizwe will be formally honoured by Nelson Mandela University, where he will receive an honorary doctorate on May 23, a fitting recognition for a life dedicated to uplifting others through music.
