Focalistic Wins International Trophy for Best Southern African Artiste of the Year at 15th Headies Awards

Focalistic Wins International Trophy for Best Southern African Artiste of the Year at 15th Headies Awards

  • South African musician Focalistic took to Twitter to announce that he won a major international award
  • Focalistic was named Best Southern African Artiste of the Year at the 15th Headies Awards, establishing him as a global phenomenon
  • Fans from all over the world have flocked to their timelines to bash the star, claiming that Davido paved the way for him

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Lethabo Sebetso, also known as Focalistic, has received an international honour.

Lethabo "Focalistic" Sebetso and Davido
Focalistic is currently facing a lot of criticism from Davido's fans after bagging an international award. Image: @focalistic and VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
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According to TshisaLIVE, the talented musician was named Best Southern African Artiste of the Year at the 15th Headies Awards, which are global Afrobeats Music Awards held in Atlanta, Georgia.

On Twitter, Focalistic expressed gratitude to his devoted fans for their unwavering support, writing:

"Blessings on Blessings ❤️ Dankie Modimo! Dankie Squad Sa Maradona. More Music on the way #ToTheWorld"

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Focalistic shared the following tweet:

However, in a post on Twitter by the Headies Awards, the responses from the Twitter stans ripped Focalistic apart. Many people believe Focalistic does not deserve the award. Some Davido fans claim Focalistic's success is due to his collaboration with the Afrobeat star.

In 2021, Focalistic and Davido collaborated on the smash hit track Champion Sound. The song currently has over 20 million views on YouTube. 

Davido posted the following stunning visuals for Champion Sound on YouTube:

Davido's fans shade Focalistic

@FreedomContinue said:

"They ripped @Nasty_CSA #headiesaward2022 pure rubbish"

@_dannyblaq wrote:

"Davido brought him to the limelight."

@Bgdave30 shared:

"Davido in fact the biggest in the game "

@Desden_DC posted:

"Well deserved because of Davido"

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@FavourLee55 replied:

"I believe that he won because of Davido. Congratulation bro "

@iamhbozz commented:

"We rise by lifting others - Davido "

@60yw0nd3r also said:

"Davido's influence>>>"

@charlesanene14 added:

"It's Davido's effect. Well deserved though."

Nota Baloyi takes on Jub Jub, says ‘Uyajola 9/9’ presenter should focus on son over Moja Love tv show

In other entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Music producer Nota Baloyi shared his two cents about Jub Jub's career and personal life. Nota Baloyi had some criticism for how Jub Jub parents his kid.

Nota Baloyi's latest Twitter spree had some harsh words for both Jub Jub and Kelly Khumalo. Nota Baloyi is unhappy with how both celebrities have navigated co-parenting.

Nota took to Twitter to air out his frustration with Jub Jub. The social media personality first pointed the finger at Jub Jub for leaving his son to pursue his career on Uyajola 9/9. Next, he blamed Kelly Khumalo for not allowing Jub Jub to see his son.

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