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TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Scotts Maphuma, Leemckrazy and Mellow & Sleazy ignite Maboneng on Sunday night
Joburg's nightlife spotlight turns to Cosmopolitan Night Club in Maboneng this Sunday evening for the COWBOII Birthday Celebration under the banner of Any Given Sunday. Amapiano heavyweights Scotts Maphuma, Leemckrazy and chart-topping duo Mellow & Sleazy will take the stage, with Vulela as host, promising a night of non-stop groove, bold fashion and signature city energy. COWBOII, real name Sibusiso Mokone, the man at the centre of the celebration, is a rising amapiano artist. Hailing from Daveyton, he first adoptedhis stage name after a childhood drama class nickname. Now 22, he has released several singles and collaborative tracks. 'This Sunday [tonight], the heartbeat of Johannesburg's nightlife shifts to the Cosmopolitan Night Club in Maboneng,' said club manager Novel Wolde. Scotts recently addressed fans after missing performances due to a family bereavement, speaking about the mental health pressures and public scrutiny that come with his career. The event takes place at Cosmopolitan Night Club, well-known venue in Johannesburg. Popular among locals and visitors alike, the club has become a hotspot for amapiano nights and cultural events in the area.
IOL News
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Scotts Maphuma issues apology for missing Mozambique's Children's Day festival
Flight issues led to Scotts Maphuma's absence from Mozambique Children's Day festival. Image: Instagram Amapiano sensation Scotts Maphuma, real name Mpho Lebajoa, has apologised for missing 'Lizha só festas', a Children's Day festival that he was scheduled to headline in Matola, Mozambique. Lebajoa was arrested by Mozambican authorities over the weekend, with news of his arrest surfacing on Monday, June 2, for not showing up at the event he was paid and booked for. A video of the artist in a police holding cell was shared by local reporters from 'Mz Magazine News' on their Instagram with a caption that reads: 'Scotts Maphuma é levado à 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.' Lebajoa was meant to headline the festival on Sunday, June 1. His absence sparked outrage from fans and parents who were upset that he missed the highly anticipated event. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The disappointed attendees expressed outrage, claiming that Lebajoa's late arrival was due to a detour to a royal event. A video shared by a Mozambican current affairs account on TikTok, the 'Shayi'Moto' singer is seen in an arranged press conference held in Mozambique, apologising to the fans and event organisers, claiming that he and his team tried to salvage the situation after missing their flight. 'First and foremost, I would love to apologise to my fans who really, really love me and really love my music. It was just unfortunate yesterday that we missed our flight because of the work we had. 'Obviously, we tried. We never gave up as Skipper Entertainment, as Scotts Maphuma. We never gave up. We always try to get to the gig, sometimes no matter how late we are, because we believe in better late than never. I'd love to apologise to my fans. It will never happen again,' he said. He adds that he was aware that 'Lizha só festas' was a children's event and that he takes all his bookings seriously, regardless of their nature, because, as a brand, money is always involved and he takes that seriously. The 'eGoli' hitmaker further highlighted the damage caused by his absenteeism and said that he will return the money he was paid to perform. 'Feelings are hurt. A lot has happened. I am a man of my word. I believe in the truth, and I think it's fair if I pay them back their money,' he added.
IOL News
03-06-2025
- 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
02-06-2025
- 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
31-05-2025
- 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.
