Chidinma and Shebeshxt: This Week’s Most Talked-About Stories
This week has been a whirlwind, especially on social media, with several stories making headlines. As the week draws to a close, here’s a recap of some of the biggest stories you might have missed.
Chidinma Adetshina’s Saga: Chidinma, who advanced to the final phase of Miss South Africa 2024, has voluntarily withdrawn from the competition. Her decision follows months of cyberbullying and social media backlash due to her Nigerian roots. The 23-year-old ultimately gave up on her dreams after the Home Affairs Department revealed that her mother had been involved in fraud years ago.
Shebeshxt’s Return: Early this week, musician Shebeshxt raised eyebrows by announcing his first music concert, themed My Music, My Story. This announcement was unexpected, as many believed he would stay out of the spotlight following the tragic death of his daughter.
Mihlali Ndamase and Leeroy Sidambe’s Drama: The alleged couple kept social media buzzing this week after Mihlali accused her estranged lover of abuse. Leeroy responded with a statement claiming that the influencer sustained bruises while he was trying to defend himself as she attempted to stab him due to suspected infidelity.
Tyla Trended for hours after US streamer Kai Cenat played an unreleased track featuring the South African singer alongside Rema and 21 Savage.
Pastor Mboro’s Video: A video of Pastor Mboro went viral on social media, landing him on the trending list. In the video, he was seen wielding a cutlass and threatening unidentified individuals. The pastor was later arrested, and while he faced the law, some angry learners vandalized and set fire to his church.
Kelvin Momo gave South Africans the perfect weekend vibe with the release of his fifth body of work, Sewe. The project has garnered significant attention on social media, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews.
We conclude by honoring veteran actress Connie Chiume, whose passing has deeply shaken the industry. At 72, Connie died in a private hospital in Johannesburg, though the cause of death has not been disclosed. South Africans took to various social media platforms to celebrate her legacy and pay tribute to her impactful career.
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