Zulu Princess Toya Delazy Shows Support for Prince Simakade as King Despite Drama, Mzansi Reacts

Zulu Princess Toya Delazy Shows Support for Prince Simakade as King Despite Drama, Mzansi Reacts

  • Toya Delazy showed South Africa she is standing by Prince Simakade's claim to the throne even amid the controversy of his appointment
  • Musician Toya Delazy took to social media and showed that she does not care about how Prince Simakade took control from Misuzulu kaZwelithini
  • Netizens reacted to Toya Delazy with different opinions about her happiness with Prince Simakade as the new ruler of the Zulu Kingdom

Musician and granddaughter of Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Toya Delazy, told everyone that she is fully behind Prince Simakade. Toya Delazy's backing comes after Prince Simakade and Misuzulu kaZwelithini had a clash over the kingship.

Toya Delazy
Toya Delazy is happy that Prince Simakade challenged Misuzulu kaZwelithini's right to rule the Zulu people as King. Image: Getty Images/Shane Anthony Sinclair/Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
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Toya Delazy was met with a variety of reactions from netizens. Ntskiki Mazwai added her two cents to the situation and shared a friendly exchange with Toya Delazy about the potential new king Prince Simakade.

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Toya Delazy excited for Prince Simakade as king

Toya got on Twitter to celebrate Prince Simakade as the "new Zulu king." She described him as "the most beautiful soul."

Controversial public figure Ntsiki commented on the post in support, and Toya responded. She said:

"What I feel in my heart is absolute joy I cannot explain - I cannot lie. I feel free right now for being honest - whatever comes must come."

Prince Sikamade had a secret ritual performed for the king's successor even though Misuzulu kaZwelithini is the official monarch according to the government. Some netizens are not impressed by Toya Delazy as she is going against her grandfather Chief Buthelezi's wishes by rallying behind Prince Simakade.

Netizens taken aback by Toya Delazy's support for Prince Simakade

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Most people reacted by dragging Toya for being a princess who is supporting the challenger to the Zulu throne. Peeps were also upset that Toya's tweets were about the Zulu people's king and she is far removed from them as a resident in the UK.

@Mfundo_999 commented:

"Are you not scared of your grandfather?"

@bishopsbackup commented:

"Prince Buthelezi's granddaughter has shown support for king Smakade's coronation, what does this mean? She is not folding!"

@biyela_bongz commented:

"Umhlanzo wenja lowo."

@Nosi_Ndaba commented:

"This is you getting back at your Grandpa for something he did, isn't it?"

@iZilokotho commented:

"Usangene wena - Inkosi yiphi le okhuluma ngayo? Yesis your grandfather must slap you for tweeting such nonsense - with your whack music."

@iZilokotho added:

"You cant even spend a day in Zululand - tweeting such from England. When things become violent, you'll be nowhere to be seen, you are a disgrace."

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Briefly News previously reported that Ntsiki Mazwai is known for her strong opinions on social media, but this time she blessed the timeline with a sweet post. She showed appreciation to her dearest friend Toya Delazy.

Taking to Twitter, Mazwai expressed her love for Delazy in a short but sweet message that will melt any reader's heart. She called Delazy an incredible friend to keep.

The poet showered the talented musician with an "I love you" to emphasise the importance of their friendship in her life. Toya also conveyed her gratitude for befriending Ntsiki when she first entered the industry.

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Rutendo Masasi (Human-Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 2 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za