ARTHUR MAFOKATE PICTURE: INSTAGRAM
As the light was shone to the stars recently at the South African Music Awards 30th edition (SAMA30), kwaito star, Arthur Mofokate was granted a chance to perform his classic hits during the award ceremony, which later led to a widespread public outrage online.
The turmoil began when the internet users saw how some of the viewers were dancing and enjoying Arthur’s performance. This is because the self-proclaimed “King of Kwaito” was accused of assaulting his former girlfriend, Busisiwe “Cici” Thwala in 2017 and was later acquitted of those charges in Midrand Magistrate’s Court.
The conversation on X (formerly Twitter) led to how some netizens wanted to cancel Chris Brown’s performance in South Africa.
X users who were divided on the matter weighed in.
One user said:
Hawu the double standards, not y’all dancing and singing with Arthur Mofokate who allegedly beat up Cici to the point that she had to learn how to walk again yet y’all want to cancel Chris Brown. https://t.co/FRaYVPvl5K
— Thabiso M. (@thabisomoyo__) November 3, 2024
Another one responded to Cici tweet of broken hearts and said:
You know what is sad? To see all your work undone. You are the only person that stood against that man when others tried and failed. You gave up everything and stood on your principle. You did not deserve that betrayal Cici. Everyone who participated failed you! I’m sorry ♥️ https://t.co/URy2NWQzs1
— Ms Rebrand (@MsRebrand) November 4, 2024
While another one said:
Samas endorsing an abuser …Arthur we remember what u did to Cici #SAMA30 https://t.co/fmDBHutZuu
— spit on me Maliliza im your Njandin ❤️🔥🌸🪝 (@sindi20191) November 3, 2024
Another one with a different view said:
The people who are dancing with Arthur are the same people who will be dancing at Chris Browns concert.
These stupid “gotcha” moments you guys think you have are more a reflection of your own personal moral failings.
Nobody who stands with Cici is going to that concert. https://t.co/ocPRuPkjUW
— K. (@_Kholekam) November 3, 2024
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