Real name Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane from Inanda outside Durban in KwaZulu-Natal(KZN), the Waiting For You singer left music fraternity in shock after she posted that if people hear that she is no more, they must know that she is tired.
This comes after reports emerged that Naledi Aphiwe allegedly lost a R5 million brand deal with Stumbo following her unsettling comments on social media with fellow singer and alleged ex-boyfriend Mawelele and his girlfriend.
The rising star was reportedly set to partner with a popular confectionery brand, but the deal allegedly fell through after backlash over remarks she made about the new girlfriend of fellow musician Mawelele.
In her social media, Naledi Aphiwe posted:
“”Manizwa kuthiwa angisekho emhlabeni ningathuki I’m so tired and fed up l,.hope bonke laba abazama uku destroy career yami bazojabula ( If it happens that you hear that I’m no more, don’t be surprised I’m so tired and fed up. Hope that all the people who are trying to destroy my music career will rejoice). I’m tired.”
Last month, Naledi Aphiwe On Tuesday Naledi Aphiwe wrote a statement clarifying her position on that particular comment and apologized to the Zimbabweans.
“Social media never forgets, and I’ve been reminded of a comment I made a few months ago. I want to address it properly instead of ignoring it. First, I want to make it clear that my words were never meant to disrespect Zimbabweans or come from a place of hate. I understand that intentions don’t always translate well online, and I can see how what I said may have hurt or offended people. For that, I sincerely apologise.
“I am still young and I’m constantly growing, learning, and understanding the weight that words can carry especially on social media. I don’t claim to be perfect, and when I make mistakes, I believe in owning them and learning from them. This has definitely been a moment of reflection for me.Please don’t misunderstand my heart or define me by one comment.
Naledi said she truly wasn’t that deep or rooted in negativity.
“I respect people from all backgrounds, and I would never intentionally spread hate. I hope we can move forward with understanding and give each other grace. I genuinely wish peace for everyone involved,one love,” she said.
Naledi Aphiwe is scheduled to perform in Zimbabwe next month at the Ama-2K Music Festival.