Nandi Madida had social media users deep in their feels over her comments.
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Singer and actress Nandi Madida has set the world alight with her role as Nala in Beyoncé’s hit visual album Black Is King, but many felt she went a bit too far when she claimed even toddlers at her son’s school called her by her character’s name.

It all started on Tuesday afternoon when Nandi took to Twitter to gush over the success of Black Is King, reflecting on how it had reached the playground.

“Dropped my son at school and it’s been a while (we haven’t been to school since March) and I realised today that to some of Shaka’s toddler school friends I am now ‘Nala’. I hear ‘Wow! Shaka’s mom is Nala. Black Is King!’ The power of Disney,” she wrote, with a laughing emoji.

While many found the tweet hilarious and cute, others questioned how toddlers could possibly link her to a fictional character.

As social media users went to war over her comments, Nandi found her name and “Nala” on the Twitter trends list.

Soon memes were flooding the TL as users weighed in on the star’s comments.While she deleted the original tweet, Nandi did respond to the backlash, laughing it off.

“Even I am laughing at the comments. Twitter is the most entertaining platform. It’s an extreme sport and not for the faint-hearted. No-one is safe. You have to know how to laugh at yourself, “ she wrote.

Ever since lovebirds Tino and Simz Ngema announced that they are expecting their first child together, the couple has received both positive negative and feedback.

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Whilst most people have congratulated the couple on their love and pregnancy some have slammed Simz for moving on with new boyfriend Tino Chinyani.To many people’s surprise, Tino has ignored all the negativity and has chosen to remain positive amid the backlash. And just when we thought tweeps have moved on, one tweep went on Twitter to slam the model for posing half-naked, claiming that he has no respect for himself.

“You can see this one does not respect himself, who will marry him if he keeps posting pictures of himself like this? Busy displaying his body, the temple of the Holy Spirit for the whole world to see. Guys you don’t have to be naked to be beautiful!” She tweeted.

Durban artists together with musicians across the country are crying out for President Cyril Ramaphosa to open up the country since their livelihoods have been affected by the national lockdown caused by the Covid19 pandemic.

Taking to Instagram this morning to share videos from the strike, popular Durban based DJ, Tira posted under the hashtag #OperationVula and #VulaPresident. Several highways have been blocked and police have made their way there to calm the situation.More and more professionals in the arts have since joined the moment and it has quickly gained momentum. Performer and businessman Zakes Bantwini has given a shoutout to KZN, North West, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Freestate a shout out for taking part in the strike and has called on creatives in Limpopo to join the movement.

Best-selling author and businesswoman, Jackie Phamotse has sent a direct tweet to the president, demanding that he re-opens the country as they are tired of being overlooked as artists.

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“Dear Mr President Cyril Ramaphpsa, you seem not to care about the arts industry!” She tweeted. “We have not been catered for during this lockdown! If guns and teargas is the only way you handle our hunger than so be it! We are tired of being ostracized. Please open the country!”Weirdly enough, some tweeps are siding with the President for not opening the country as yet. Their excuse is that local musicians have been showing off their expensive lifestyles in the faces on normal citizens and now they must feel how it’s like to be at the bottom of the barrel.

One tweep wrote, “A round of applause for Cyril Ramaphosa, he has turned SA artists into normal taxpaying citizens who go on strikes as well.” And another said that their good days are over. “#VulaPresident ya ba nyesa tlala…They always trolling us with fancy clothes. Trips… and and and now baja masepa nou bo clever bofedile.”

World-renowned South African DJ, Black Coffee has asked what have they done as creatives to be treated so badly. “What has our industry done to receive such vile treatment, we need your intervention Mr President.” He tweeted.

Co-founder of Channel 0’s Lockdown House Party DJ Shimza has slammed negative tweeps and tweeted, “Yes it’s entertainment for you but to artists, it’s their livelihood.”

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Mzansi’s all-time favorite besties Pearl Thusi and DJ Zinhle, are not bothered by rumors that they are in a relationship. In an article published by TimesLive it reports that two refuted the claims.

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The TV stars recently appeared on Somizi’s hit show Dinner at Somizi’s, and the episode was LIT as they opened up about a lot of things! The besties spoke about their love-lives, and their soaring careers.

Somizi prepared a meal for the two and afterwards they engaged in a conversation. It is no secret that Pearl and Zinhle have been tight-knit for many years now, and they have the most envy-worthy relationship.

The besties continues to serve some real friendship goals and it seems as if no one will separate them because they are not bothered by what naysayers say.

The TV stars recently appeared on Somizi’s show and the episode was LIT!Pearl said they do not pay attention to the rumors that they are dating anymore, “It’s like when you know something is so false that you can’t even really pay attention to it,” she said.

Zinhle also weighed in on the rumors and said even if they were dating so what?

“This is the thing for me and Pearl. We not even trying to entertain it because even if we were, so what? But we spoke about this, that Pearl and I are in an industry where friendships are a blur.”

“We are in an industry where we have not experienced a sisterhood, so when we found each other — or when she found me — we just couldn’t believe what we have, a friendship that is actually real,” said Zinhle.

In 2018 Zinhle set the records straight on her sexuality. This follows after the DJ was being interviewed by MacG, who said he thought Zinhle was lesbian. “When I first met you, I thought you were a lesbian dude, I’m not gonna lie. When I first met you, you used to always chill with this girl. I never saw you with a guy… And you’re dressing in, like, tomboy clothes.”

Zinhle responded by saying she is not lesbian and there is nothing wrong with being lesbian.

“A lot of people seem to think so. It’s so weird. I don’t know if there’s a lesbian look. I mean there’s nothing wrong with being lesbian. I am definitely not a lesbian and it is a fair judgement,” she said.

Budding actor Paballo Koza, has captured the hearts of many people in the country with his exceptional acting talent.

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The actor who portrays the character of Khaya on Mzansi Magic’s The Queen, is no stranger to our television screens, became a household name when he appeared on the Mr Muscle commercial back in 2007, and it catapulted his career to even greater heights.

Paballo has starred on multiple shows including Thola, Rhythm City, The Queen and Housekeepers and he is clearly a storm that’s rising. ZAlebs recently caught up with the 18 year old as he shares some deets on his rise to stardom and how he shot fame at the tender age of 5.

“My late maternal grandmother, Seipati Shabiso, would always tell me stories of how I spent hours watching TV. I’d also often recreate what I saw. I would not leave the house until I saw Morning Live with Leanne  and the late Vuyo as well as the weather with Margot. It was then that my granny saw that I have a strong interest in acting, then helped me achieve that dream,” he says.

“It’s honestly so surreal. The fact that I got the opportunity to work with the amazing people I’ve watched and admired for years is breathtaking. I’ve received wonderful advice from them and also incredible tips on how to grow and improve, which I cherish dearly.” says Paballo.