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2 years later, Toya Delazy opens up about Gatwick Airport passport drama

4 months By Zintle Mdaka

South African singer and rapper Latoya Nontokozo Buthelezi, popularly known as Toya Delazy, has addressed a passport-related incident at Gatwick Airport that recently resurfaced online, clarifying that the matter was resolved two years ago.

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Toya Delazy says the matter was resolved years ago

Taking to social media, Toya said, “I noticed an incident that happened at Gatwick Airport two years ago has suddenly resurfaced online — coincidentally, on the same day I dropped the Phumelela Remix with Nik Nak.”

She added, “Just to fact-check: that incident was resolved two years ago, my passport was returned shortly afterwards, and I received an apology.”

Her statement was aimed at correcting misinformation circulating online and reassuring fans that the situation had long been resolved.

Also see: Toya Delazy’s London Street Performance Splits South Africans

A message about verifying information

Toya also encouraged people to seek information directly from her rather than relying on old or misleading posts circulating online.

“If you want information about me, come to me, sugar. Otherwise you’re going to get lost in the sauce.”

She went on to urge social media users to verify information before sharing it.

“So fact-check the source before you get lost in the sauce. Always fact-check. People will do anything for clout.”

Focusing on the music

Toya’s response shifts the focus back to her latest music, while reminding fans that the Gatwick Airport passport matter was resolved years ago and should not be mistaken for a current issue.

Also see: Internet reacts to Toya Delazy’s new Gqom single

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