Sizwe Dhlomo Reacts to DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s Real Names, SA Amused: “Didn’t Expect That”
- Sizwe Dhlomo was stunned after learning DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small's unusual birth names
- Netizens confirmed the names, clarified nicknames and teased Sizwe Dhlomo for not knowing
- Cassper Nyovest delivered one of the standout performances at the historic concert by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa
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Renowned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo had social media buzzing after discovering the real names of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small.
Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa are the talk of social media after making history at the Scorpion Kings Live at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, on Friday, 29 August 2025. It wasn’t the DJ and production duo’s historic show or performance that had Sizwe Dhlomo flabbergasted.
Sizwe Dhlomo stunned by DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small's real names
On Saturday, 30 August 2025, social media user @kay_mahapa shared Kabza De Small’s and DJ Maphorisa’s real names while celebrating the duo’s historic concert. The post humorously suggested that Kabza’s second name, Petrus, and Phori’s name Sonnyboy, were believable for the history books than their first names, Kabelo and Themba. The post was captioned:
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“The fact that Kabza and Maphorisa have ancient names is good for the history books because if you told your great-grandkids that Kabelo & Themba created the greatest musical night in SA history, they wouldn’t believe you, but Petrus and Sonnyboy? Those sound like capable people.”
The revelation that DJ Maphorisa is Sonnyboy and Kabza De Small is Petrus caught Sizwe Dhlomo off guard. Sizwe Dhlomo questioned if these were the Scorpion Kings’ real names. The post was captioned:
“Wait… what? Lol! Are those their real names?”
Netizens weigh in after Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to Phori and Kabza's real names
Sizwe Dhlomo’s question sparked a flurry of reactions. Several netizens confirmed that those were Kabza and Phori’s real names. Others explained that Sonnyboy wasn’t DJ Maphorisa’s real name, while some joked that for the first time, Sizwe Dhlomo, revered for being well-read and knowledgeable, didn’t know something.
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Here are some of the reactions:
@IAMANEFF said:
“Yes, it's their real names 🤣🤣 Phori is Themba Sonnyboy. Kabza is Kabelo Petrus.”
@RealBlackJaguar explained:
“Kabelo Petrus Motha, Themba Sekowe. Sonnyboy is a nickname.”
@ConstanceK93890 shared:
“Kabelo is Kabza. Tebogo is Tebza. Lebo is Lebza. Kanjalo kanjalo.”
@Shirlez said:
“Didn’t expect that from someone who knows everything 🥸”
@Los_Mochacos joked:
“Lol, for the first time, Sizwe doesn't know something.”
@Driza84 remarked:
“Our parents did us dirty with these names, Yoh! What is Petrus Mara?!!!😭😭😫🥴🚮”
@ZaneKekana_ joked:
“Petrus sounds better when it's uttered by someone from Limpopo, specifically from GA Mphahlele or Sekhukhune. 😂😂”
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Cassper Nyovest preaches at Scorpion Kings Live in video
Meanwhile, Cassper Nyovest trended on social media for his performance at the Scorpion Kings Live show, as reported by Briefly News.
A video of the Kusho Bani singer on stage was widely circulated on social media. In the footage, Cassper Nyovest shared what was heavy on his heart, and it turned into a mini sermon.
Cassper Nyovest seized the opportunity to motivate fans who were cheering in the crowd.
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