Naledi Aphiwe Excited over Briefly News Entertainment Awards Nod: “I’ve Been Pushing for Votes”
- Naledi Aphiwe is over the moon after bagging a nomination for the Briefly News Entertainment Awards
- The budding singer says her Influencer of the Year nomination is a big deal to her
- Naledi told Briefly News that she's grateful to her supporters for holding her down
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Naledi Aphiwe can't contain her excitement after bagging a nod at the first Briefly News Entertainment Awards.
Known for her collaboration with Chris Brown, which made her a viral sensation, Naledi spoke to Briefly News about her budding career and reaction to the nomination.
Naledi Aphiwe grateful for Briefly News Awards nod
"Thank you so much for the nomination! Yoh, I was so surprised. I saw it on social media. The fact that there are other big influencers who weren't nominated and I was. I was surprised. I'm also the youngest!"
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Naledi speaks about going into music
"I only started properly making music after the Chris Brown thing. He posted me in 2022, I was in grade 10, and now I'm going to do grade 12."
"After that, I got such a huge following on social media, and it really influenced me to get into music."
Naledi Aphiwe shows love to fans
"I'd just like to thank everyone who voted and is voting for me. I really appreciate their support and presence in my life; it means a lot to me. Thank you so much."
Naledi, currently leading in her category, opened up about being nervous about the outcome of the awards, saying she's been encouraging her fans to vote for her.
"I've been pushing for votes. I checked everyone else, and I saw that it's only me who has been asking for votes from my fans, so I hope I make it. I'm so nervous!"
Wiseman Mncube excited over Briefly News nomination
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Wiseman Mncube's reaction to being recognised in the Best Actor of the Year category at the Briefly News Entertainment Awards.
In a very tight competition with S'dumo Mtshali and Nay Maps, Wiseman gave a heartfelt thank you to his supporters.
Source: Briefly News
