'Sabela' Star Zintle Kwaaiman Announces Social Media Break for Peace of Mind

'Sabela' Star Zintle Kwaaiman Announces Social Media Break for Peace of Mind

  • To ensure her own mental stability, South African singer Zintle Kwaaiman has taken time out from the social media platform Facebook
  • Kwaaiman said she will take a break from Facebook, but is still looking forward to engaging with her fans on other platforms
  • Local netizens reacted on social media to offer their support to the Sabela hitmaker, saying she has made the right decision

South African singer Zintle Kwaaiman said, to ensure mental health, she will be taking a break from Facebook.

The 29-year-old Sabela hitmaker said the move to distance herself from Facebook is to help her deal with personal issues, while she engages with fans on TikTok and Instagram.

Zintle Kwaaiman has taken a break from Facebook.
Singer Zintle Kwaaiman said she needs to take a break from Facebook. Image: zintlekwaaiman.
Source: Instagram

Known for her energetic performances, Kwaaiman said she needs a break from Facebook, adding she needs some distance to work on herself and her career.

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Kwaaiman made the announcement on her Instagram account:

The singer, whose hit Sabela was a Song of the Year nominee, announced the break from Facebook on her Instagram account.

Kwaaiman said:

“In light of personal reflections, I have decided to take a step back from certain aspects of social media. This era in my life is dedicated to finding peace and focusing on my own well-being. I have come to the realisation that I need to prioritise my mental and emotional health above all else. While Facebook may no longer be a part of my daily routine, I will remain active on Instagram and TikTok where I hope to continue engaging with all of you.”

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Zintle Kwaaiman is a celebrated star in South Africa.
South African singer Zintle Kwaaiman's hit 'Sabela' was nominated for Song of the Year. Image: zintlekwaaiman.
Source: Instagram

Fans support Kwaaiman’s decision

Local netizens reacted on social media to offer their support to Kwaaiman, saying she was right to look after her mental health.

Mgucci_fab offered their support:

“My baby ❤️ Your sanity is all that matters.”

Ziyanda_tshangana said Kwaaiman made the right decision:

“Owww sana Zintle I love this for you babe❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ your sanity matters and Facebook is no longer a safe space tuuuuuu❤️.”

Huge_tee agreed:

“❤️❤️❤️best decision 👏banama fufunyane abaya .”

Khanyatoolit understood:

“Understandable ❤️.”

Babs_siko said social media can hurt:

“Good for you Zee. Social media, on its own, can build but can also destroy a human being. Ayikho safe nje. Love and light to you, sis ❤️.”

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Junior Bester (Sports Editor) Junior Bester is the current Entertainment (Sports) Writer at Briefly News. He achieved a ND:Journalism at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2012. He worked for Independent Newspapers from 2011 till 2022 covering news, sport, business and entertainment for titles such as Weekend Argus, Cape Argus, Daily Voice and Northern News. Junior passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. He joined Briefly News in 2024. You can reach him at junior.bester@briefly.co.za

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