Local rapper AKA took aim at the South African government yet again.

First, it was the alcohol ban, now it’s the Covid-19 relief fund.

During a Twitter rant on Monday, the “Fela Versace” hitmaker expressed his disappointment at the R2 200 Covid-19 relief fund for artists.

In May, Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, announced that R150 million has been set aside to assist struggling artists and sports personalities, who were unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, the minister provided an update on how many artists and sportsmen and women have benefited from the relief fund.

In the midst of the Twitter debate, Charlie Marema posed a question, which reads: “Do you welcome Nathi Mthethwa’s relief package for artists?”

AKA who doesn’t mince his word especially on social media immediately responded to question, he said: “What the fu** am I gonna do with R2 200 a month?”AKA’s question caused a stir on Twitter, with some stating that the rapper should be grateful that he’s getting R2 200 while many South Africans only getting R350.

“We get R350 a month bro….be grateful dammit,” commented Nathi Mahlalela.“Oh I’m sorry, ordinary South African citizens got R350, you get 6 times that amount you complain. What do you think South African citizens have been doing with R350? Anijabuli nje… (just be grateful),” added Siyabinga T.
Oh I’m sorry, ordinary South African citizens got R350, you get 6 times that amount you complain. What do you think South African citizens have been doing with R350? Anijabuli nje…Ey, this comment is derogatory. 2.2 buys a lot for South Africans that are retrenched and unemployed and living on the countries “good graces” (that hasn’t been stolen yet) if they are lucky to get R350pm,” Hazimrey Z wrote.
In a series of tweets, AKA schooled the masses, insisting that he is a businessman who pays salaries, therefore he does not need to be grateful for R2 200.

“NOOOOOOO!!! I don’t want to be grateful and neither should you!!!…oh my GodHe continued: “Yes but I am not retrenched and I am not unemployed. I AM trying to NOT retrench people and I am SELF EMPLOYED. You guys are not going to force me to be grateful for 2k from the government. IT. DOES. NOT. MEAN. SHIT. TO. ME. Okay? Next.”Meanwhile, just a few weeks ago AKA, who is in partnership with Cruz Vodka, went on a Twitter rant, slamming the government for its decision to cease the sale alcohol without prior notice.

In a series of tweets the star expressed his concern about millions of job losses due to the alcohol ban.

Some get into a package store and doesn’t want to go away – The thirst is real. a fast flick through social media will cause you to see that South Africans are thirsty. It goes beyond thirst.

They are parched for a glass of wine or maybe their favorite cider. And it’s not just regular folk who are thirsty, it’s the rich and famous too.

Nandi Madida won a Sama on Monday.
Image: Via Instagram
While 2020 has served the entire world flames, things aren’t looking too bad for actress and musician Nandi Madida, who on Monday walked away with her first Sama.

The opening night of the Samas kicked off on Monday evening with winners in nine categories announced.

The night’s big winner was Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble, who walked away with Newcomer of the Year and Best Jazz Album for Queen Nandi: The African Symphony.

But most of the buzz centred on Nandi, who walked away with the Best Collaboration award for her hit single Say U Will with rapper K.O.

The star was over the moon about the win and took to Twitter to share her excitement.

“No guys! Wait! Is this even real? I worked with the beautiful, kind and iconic Beyoncé who picked me to be in her historical visual album and then I win a SAMA. God and the ancestors are truly showing off! Thank you guys so much for your love! Thank you! I love you!” she wrote.
The award comes just days after Nandi lit up screens worldwide with her role as Nala on Beyoncé new visual album Black Is King.

It earned the star rave reviews from fans across the globe and a feature by E! Entertainment that predicted she would be one of brightest talents to come out of Africa in the next few months.

The Samas announced last month that, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s ceremony would be completely virtual. It will run over five days between August 3 and 7, at 9.30pm. The grand finale will air on Friday in a 45-minute special.

Fans can watch the ceremony on streaming service My Muze by Vodacom and Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161.

Here’s a full list of winners from the first night of the awards:

Newcomer of the Year:

Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble for Queen Nandi: The African Symphony

Best African Indigenous Faith Album:

Lona Ba Ratang Ho Phela by Amadodana Ase Wesile

Best Jazz Album:

Queen Nandi: The African Symphony by Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble

Best Maskandi Album:

Upopayi by Thokozani Langa

Best Traditional Music Album:

Ungabanaki by Qadasi & Maqhinga

Best Collaboration:

Say U Will by K.O featuring Nandi Madida

Best Traditional Faith Music Album:

Calvary by Dumi Mkokstad

Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album:

Sterker by Riana Nel

Rest of Africa Award:

A Good Time by Davido (Nigeria)

Dineo Langa (nee Moeketsi) played Kea Khoza on ‘The Queen’.
Image: Via Twitter/Ferguson Films
After watching the black BMW that was supposedly transporting Kea Khoza blow up on The Queen, the one thing fans of the telenovela agree on is that the Fergusons sure did Dineo Langa dirty with such a “weak” exit.

Viewers of The Queen recently watched Sthembiso (Jerry Maake’s colleague) get shot without his face even appearing in the episode. While viewers knew Kea wasn’t going to be part of season five, they had high expectations of how her exit would be written.

After all, Kea played Harriet Khoza’s daughter was part of the original cast of the popular telenovela but clearly, the writers and producers had a different plan.

So, instead of whatever fans thought would happen (which was clearly ambitious of them), Kea has apparently died after the car she was being driven in from the airport blew up. Kea’s dies on her way to the funeral, thanks to Hector’s plan.

Y’all remember when the Fergusons said characters had to die off for the sake of taking the storyline in a different direction? Well, Kea’s death will be pinned on Vuyiswa as per Hector’s plan.

Needless to say fans feel like Kea and in essence Dineo deserved better. They had the memes for the occasion as always and they also took to the TL to celebrate all the great scenes Kea brought them. Check the reactions out below.

Radio personality Anele Mdoda found herself on the Twitter trends list on Monday when fans again dragged her into a conversation about US star Kelly Rowland.

It’s been more than nine months since Anele first faced the social media firing squad for her comments about Kelly, suggesting the American singer was not as good looking as many people believed.

Since then any time Kelly posts a pic living her best life, Anele is mentioned on the TLs.

It happened again this week when Kelly shared a snap of herself in Beyonce’s Black Is King.

The 947 star was having none of it, and shared a screenshot of a conversation suggesting that Kelly’s “fans” were more obsessed with her than their idol.

Anele poked the bear by claiming Kelly “would literally be the next Beyoncé” if her fans were as loyal to the US star as they were to dragging her.
The trickle of reaction became a tsunami after Anele’s comment about Kelly’s fans divided them.

Some agreed with Anele, while others claimed the star was being “rude” and a “bully”.

Anele said she would not be chased off social media by the insults hurled at her.

“I can’t be bullied and it pains them. The day you think you going to run me off Twitter, I will be here all day long. I need to go make dinner soon, but you get my point. Another thing I have since learnt about this app is you must reply but never tag them,” she wrote.

She encouraged those who criticised her to use the same energy when supporting Kelly.