Rising amapiano star Scotts Maphuma appears to be down and out of luck recently, as his reputation and status in the industry was on shaky grounds as of late. To add salt to his fresh wound, the youngster faced an encounter with law enforcement in Mozambique.
Scotts Maphuma is one of the many young personalities that have quickly become the face of the amapiano vocals, as his infectious and unique vocal bits have taken mzansi and the world by storm. The Uyaphapha Marn hit maker recently made headlines after garnering some backlash for not wanting to take pictures and videos with his fans.
Social media users from across the country put the youngster on blast for his unsavoury attitude towards them, which resulted in Scotts Maphuma issuing a public apology to his fans.
Recently, it appears Scotts Maphuma faced a brief encounter with Mozambique’s law enforcement, after reportedly failing to show up for the annual Children’s Day festival gig he was booked for, despite announcing via social media that he was on his way.
Soon after the artist landed in Mozambique, a video of him being questioned by authorities in a holding cell hit the internet, causing various reactions from fans and foes.
Scotts Maphuma arrested in Mozambique over missed children’s event
Amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma was arrested in Mozambique for failing to attend a children’s event he had been booked and allegedly paid for.
He claims he missed the event due to poor treatment.
He has since… pic.twitter.com/olbbBwH9L0
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) June 3, 2025
After his release, the Shay’imoto singer held a press conference where he issued yet another public apology, not only to his fans but the event organisers as well as everyone else disappointed in his actions. The youngster pledged to his fans that an incident like this will not happen again. Furthermore, he reveals that he will be refunding the event organisers the fees.
APOLOGY!
SA Amapiano singer & DJ Scotts Maphuma has apologised after missing his flight and arriving late for a children’s event in Matola Mozambique
The Yebo Lapho singer was detained by police and released later.https://t.co/ZN5xP5rhOJ pic.twitter.com/0ryCPiHvic
— Buzz Life News (@BuzzLifenews) June 3, 2025
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