Prince Kaybee has weighed in on the credibility of music awards after Zee Nxumalo snub at the Metro FM Music Awards 2026 held in Durban. His response came after Nxumalo failed to secure a single win. In a public reaction, Kaybee dismissed the importance of awards, stating that they “don’t mean anything.”

Nxumalo breakout single “Funk 55” achieved 5 times platinum certification in South Africa, while her releases maintained strong performance on streaming platforms. She secured seven nominations at the Metro FM Music Awards. She was nominated in the Artist of the year, Best female artists, Best styled artists, Best music video, Best Gqom, Best maskandi and Best Lekompo categories. Despite this, she did not win in any category.

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She wrote on her X page:

“God, you’re confusing me. I just lost 7 awards, but my new EP is doing WELL, what must happen?” 

Kaybee argued that artists who rely on awards for validation place their careers in systems they cannot control. Judging panels, internal processes, and voting structures, he suggested, are not always transparent.

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The Awards ceremony was meant to celebrate achievements in different genres. However, the aftermath has been dominated by questions of credibility. Meanwhile, Somizi Mhlongo, a media personality, encouraged Nxumalo to remain focused.

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“Two things, and I’m going to be honest with you. In life, there’s something called your journey. You need to keep your eye on the prize, and your prize is who you are now and who you’re going to become moving forward,” he said.”

Kaybee’s comments show a broader sentiment within parts of the music industry, where award outcomes are increasingly questioned. The Zee Nxumalo snub is now part of a larger conversation about transparency and evolving standards of success within the South African music industry.

Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Miriam Makeba in the upcoming drama The Road Home. This is an international production that looks at the political resistance during apartheid.

Directed by Bill Condon, the film uses true events from the lives of Makeba and Hugh Masekela during their years in exile.

“This is a powerful story about art intersecting with activism, a friction that’s only become more complex with time,” Condon said. “I’m honored to be a part of this extraordinary team.”.

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Erivo’s role as Makeba is expected to bring more attention to the film. Known as “Mama Africa,” Makeba used her music to campaign against apartheid.

Thabo Rametsi plays Hugh Masekela, who struggles with life during exile. His journey shows the dilemma faced by many South African artists during the period. Guy Pearce is Trevor Huddleston, an Anglican cleric who supported the cultural boycott.

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The screenplay is written by Michael Bronner, with contributions from Zakes Mda. Production is done by Studiocanal with support from the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation.

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With around R300 million budgeted for this film, The Road Home is a huge investment in African movie production. Filming will take place in South Africa, with locations showing Makeba’s early life. The soundtrack is expected to have versions of songs by  Makeba, Masekela, and the Graceland era.

The Road Home is a historical drama that explores music as a tool of resistance. By looking at the lives of Makeba and Masekela, the film explores how South African artists cope during apartheid. With Cynthia Erivo taking a lead role, movie enthusiasts are looking forward to a great time.

Shamiso Mosaka confirmed she is in a relationship with South African DJ and radio host DJ Speedsta, ending months of speculation.

The confirmation came during an episode of the podcast Read The Room, which Mosaka co-hosts alongside Londie London and Phil Mphela. When asked by the host, she addressed the rumours directly. She stated that she is “very much in a relationship. ” Mosaka further said she spends most of her time with Speedsta and that they are living together. She described herself as “taken” and “unavailable,”

“I’m very much dating, very much in a relationship, very much basically living together. I’m with him every day,” she said. “I’m in a relationship. My status is ‘taken’, ‘unavailable’,” she added

Before this confirmation, the pair had been the subject of persistent rumours. Neither had denied the ongoing speculation, they also avoided directly addressing the subject.

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The relationship has drawn public attention, largely linked to DJ Speedsta’s previous relationship with influencer Lungile Thabethe, with whom he shares a child.

As rumours linking Mosaka and Speedsta emerged, some social media users accused Mosaka of being involved with the DJ before his previous relationship ended. She has consistently rejected those claims in an interview with News24.

“I’ve never stolen anyone’s man in my entire life. If I’m ever with someone, best believe I found them single,” she said.

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With the confirmation of the romance, fans will shift attention from guessing about their relationship status to their public presence.