Ntsiki Mazwai, a poet and activist known for her controversial views, has sparked controversy on social media by commenting on Tyla’s first Grammy win. The South African singer received the prestigious award for her song Water during this year’s 66th annual presentation in Los Angeles.
Ntsiki accused Tyla of being an industry plant. According to the website Loud and Quiet, an industry plant is someone who seems to be an independent artist but secretly has backing from the industry with money funding to artificially build such a narrative. Although Ntsiki admitted liking Tyla’s music, she remained suspicious and expressed scepticism towards the West for their behaviour towards South Africa.
Ntsiki posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) where she referred to a Katt Williams interview. In this interview, the comedian spoke about certain celebrities who are believed to be industry plants working in Hollywood.
I’m worried ukuthi what is the west up to….this is a lot of SA PR…and we love Tyla but Katt Williams was right….some are plants. https://t.co/GPlRIkYz7t
— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) February 5, 2024
Many users did not agree with Ntsiki’s statement as they felt that Tyla’s achievement in a foreign country puts South Africans on the map in terms of music and that she should be celebrated regardless of whether she is an industry plant or not.
One user said, “Just because you failed to achieve such. Relax boo, sharp neh? [adding TikToker Sis Maria’s famous line].”
Just because you failed to achieve such?
Relax boo.. sharp neh? pic.twitter.com/uIo7GaFwOB— PovertyKiller_Official (@PovertykillerB) February 5, 2024
Just congratulate the kid, she’s far from being a plant, cmon
— Callie (@CalliePhakathi) February 5, 2024
Let’s congratulate for now mama. We will ask questions a week after Bafana ibuyile nendebe ??
— 水astido (@PostiveImpact89) February 5, 2024
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