Rising independent music sensation Naledi Aphiwe and her management team are picking up the pieces after her official YouTube Artist Channel was completely wiped from the platform without authorization.

The unexpected removal has stripped the artist of an extensive catalog that had collectively amassed more than 120 million views.

The incident occurred just weeks before the highly anticipated launch of her upcoming EP, presenting a severe setback to the artist’s digital footprint at a critical juncture in her career.

According to an official statement issued by the Naledi Music Group, it has been nearly two weeks since the unauthorized deletion took place.

Despite relentless administrative and technical interventions by Naledi’s team, the original channel and its contents remain entirely inaccessible.

The lost digital archive contained a substantial body of work, including official music videos and custom audio visualisers that served as a primary bridge to her global fan base.

Beyond the heavy blow to her streaming metrics, the channel stood as a core component of her professional identity.

In the wake of the disruption, the management group has issued an urgent call to her dedicated fanbase, affectionately known as the Starlites, alongside the broader music industry and media personnel, to rally behind the artist during this challenging transition.

Refusing to let the setback stall her momentum, Naledi Aphiwe is asserting her status as a fully independent artist by executing a strategic pivot.

She has officially established a brand-new YouTube channel, which will serve as the primary home for her forthcoming EP and all future creative outputs.

Moving forward, the singer is focusing entirely on reclaiming complete ownership of her career and expanding her artistic reach from the ground up.

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