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The internet went into a frenzy when the renowned gospel star, Dr Rebecca Malope was spotted in a clip that was shared by the controversial Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri who is a fugitive in South Africa.
The video of the gospel Queen serenading the crowds that had Shepherd sitting in the front row made rounds on the internet, leading to some believing that like the Secretary General, Floyd Shivambu- Rebecca visited the Frightened Christian Gathering over the Easter weekend.
In the clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) the self-proclaimed prophet is enjoying Rebecca’s songs from the front row, and later joins the Moya Wam singer on stage and they dance together.
This act sparked controversy, because Shepherd fled mzansi after he was accused of rape and fraud. Debunking the claims, she revealed to TimesLive that she was booked at Carnival City this Easter weekend, and said that the viral video was from two years ago.
“Two years ago, I had a concert in Malawi and was booked by a promoter, not at the church. When he entered, I heard the crowd make a lot of noise and they said it’s Bushiri. I had heard that he’s a big fan so when I was on stage I saw him sitting in front and I could not ignore someone who came to my concert to support me and I thanked him for his support. I was even amazed that he was there.
“I have never been to his church in South Africa or in Malawi, I don’t even know what it looks like. He’s invited me so many times but I always have my own excuse because I know where I stand with God,” she told the publication
About the online backlash she received, she said to the publication: “I feel so hurt that they can go to an extent of insulting me. I don’t care about people lying but they must just not insult me.”
Also see: Rebecca Malope spotted with notorious Bushiri – Internet calls for boycott
