In a series of events that have sent shockwaves through social media, a popular influencer and DJ came under fire for allegedly endorsing fake job opportunities that have raised serious concerns about potential links to human trafficking.
This storm picked up momentum after popular influencer and DJ Cyan Boujee, born Honour Zuma, shared a video on her Instagram account, appearing to endorse job offers aimed at young women, offers that critics describe as dubious at best.
Cyan Boujee decided to swallow her pride and finally removed the cult Russia girls program videos on her social media pages 🙌🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/hAuUx8WNuG
— UNCLE CHARLES (@mixedracedUncle) August 24, 2025
While this post has reportedly been deleted, the fallout is far from vanishing. Public outrage is palpable, especially as ongoing discussions about the responsibility that comes with influencer culture gain traction.
Among the voices amplified in this discourse is Clayton Monyela, spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
Please warn young people (girls in particular) not to fall for unverified foreign job offers….Some are being promoted by influencers on Tik Tok, Instagram & other SM platforms. Human trafficking syndicates are luring people into all sorts of illegal activities under slave-life…
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) August 24, 2025
He took to social media to issue a grave warning to individuals, especially young women, highlighting the need for vigilance when engaging with job advertisements found online.
“Please warn young people (girls in particular) not to fall for unverified foreign job offers….Some are being promoted by influencers on TikTok, Instagram, and other SM platforms. Human trafficking syndicates are luring people into all sorts of illegal activities under slave-life conditions,” he said.
Monyela said if something looks too good to be true, get a second opinion. Contact Dirco or any of our embassies in the country of interest.
His caution resonates in a nation grappling with exploitative schemes that target the vulnerable, with the spectre of human trafficking lurking in the shadows of economic desperation.
This is the program that influencers such as Cyan Boujee, Siyamthanda Anita and Seemah are recruiting young girls from the ages of 18-22 for in Russia. pic.twitter.com/QHNU5MqqaG
— Joseph Mawela (@JosephMawela3) August 24, 2025
It is a sobering reminder that in the bid to secure employment or financial independence, individuals can fall prey to predators who masquerade under the guise of legitimate job opportunities.
Cyan Boujee has yet to address these allegations publicly.
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