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The artist, whose real name is Naledi Myongwane, issued a public warning on Thursday after discovering that an unauthorised individual had allegedly been impersonating her management team to secure fake event bookings.
Naledi, who comes from Inanda township north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, said promoters and booking agents should be extremely cautious after her official booking line was compromised.
According to a statement released by the I Will Be Waiting For You singer, any communication or payment requests linked to 072 693 9541 or Capitec account number 2066879823 should be treated as fraudulent.
The statement further identified the alleged scam suspect as Xolani Keitumetse Chiloane, and listed 076 495 2590 as the contact number allegedly connected to the scam.
Naledi said a R10 000 reward is now being offered for information that leads to the apprehension of the person involved.
“Please assist in addressing this situation by providing any relevant information to the appropriate law enforcement authorities,” the statement said.
She also urged promoters, event organisers and other stakeholders to verify all booking communication before making any payments or commitments.
Naledi stressed that all official bookings and business engagements must only be handled through her verified email address: bookings@nalediaphiwe.com.
The warning comes as artists across South Africa continue to face growing problems with scammers who impersonate management teams, hijack booking channels and target event promoters with fake payment requests.
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The nominees were unveiled at The Forum in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, ahead of the main awards ceremony set to take place at the Durban ICC on 25 April 2026.
The evening featured electrifying performances, with vocalists and songwriters Mawhoo and Zee Nxumalo delivering standout sets that had the crowd on its feet.
When the nominations were finally announced, it became clear that KwaZulu Natal born female artists are leading the charge this year.
Zee Nxumalo emerged as one of the biggest contenders, securing eight nominations including Best Female Artist, Song of the Year, Best Styled Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Dance Song, Best Kwaito or Gqom, Best Lekompo Song and Best Maskandi Song.
Close behind her is Mawhoo, who earned seven nominations: Best Female Artist, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Dance Song, Best Kwaito or Gqom, Best Lekompo Song and Best Maskandi Song.
Lwah Ndlunkulu also made a strong showing with four nominations including Best Female Artist, Best African Pop Song, Best Produced Album and Best Collaboration.
Male artists, however, are not backing down.
Sam Deep secured six nominations. His hit track Shela, featuring Nia Pearl, Boohle and Mano, appears in categories such as Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Amapiano and Best Music Video. His joint project Kings of Kwapi also earned a nomination for Best Produced Album, highlighting his impact both as a performer and producer.
Amapiano heavyweight DJ Maphorisa is also firmly in the race, with multiple nominations including recognition for Abantwana Bakho and Dlala Ka Yona in the Best Amapiano and Song of the Year categories.
Rising star Shandesh continues her upward trajectory with nominations in Best Female Artist, Best New Artist and Artist of the Year. Her viral hit Sdudla or Slender features in Song of the Year, Best Viral Challenge and Best Lekompo.
Other artists appearing across multiple categories include Ciza, Kabza De Small, Jazzwrld, Naledi Aphiwe and Thukuthela, reflecting just how competitive this year’s awards are shaping up to be.
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In the Maskandi category, award winning artist Khuzani Mpungose faces stiff competition alongside Sminofu and Mafikizolo, especially after his smash hit Uyoncengwa Unyoko dominated the genre in 2025.
With the ceremony just weeks away, anticipation is building. If the nominations are anything to go by, the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards promise a fierce celebration of South African music, with women clearly leading the moment.
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Ever since she made that negative where she described how South Africa wad experiencing the influx of Zimbabweans and they should consider moving into their country of origin.
On Tuesday Naledi Aphiwe whose real name is Naledi Aphiwe Myongwane 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.
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