Uncle Waffles Weight Loss in U.S. Performance Video Stuns Fans: “Which Waffles Is This One Now?”

Uncle Waffles Weight Loss in U.S. Performance Video Stuns Fans: “Which Waffles Is This One Now?”

  • Uncle Waffles appeared slimmer in a clip of her performing in Washington D.C. on 31 August 2025
  • Netizens questioned how she managed to transform so quickly, while others compared her to Babes Wodumo and Elsa Majimbo
  • Uncle Waffles previously sparked speculation she had taken a short cut in her weight loss journey
Uncle Waffles' weight loss in new performance video stuns fans
Uncle Waffles seemingly sudden weight loss in new video stunned fans. Image: unclewaffles
Source: Instagram

Internationally acclaimed producer and DJ Uncle Waffles has set tongues wagging, this time not because of her electrifying performances, but her seemingly sudden weight loss.

Celebrities such as Major League DJz and DJ Shimza have dominated headlines after flaunting their trim physiques online. While Uncle Waffles' weight was previously discussed on social media, fans were recently stunned by her seemingly sudden transformation after a video of her performance in the U.S. was shared online.

Uncle Waffles' seemingly sudden weight loss raises eyebrows

Amapiano blogger Piano Connect shared a video of the BET Awards nominee performing at the Afro Plus Fest on August 31, 2025, at the RFK Campus in Washington D.C. The video was captioned:

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“Uncle Waffles performing live at Washington DC.”

In the video, Uncle Waffles was wearing a figure-hugging black jumpsuit that revealed her midsection. She wore a pixie cut dyed pastel pink wig. Uncle Waffles, who signed a deal with Adidas, was rocking the brand’s iconic Superstar sneakers.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Uncle Waffles' weight loss

It wasn’t Uncle Waffles' form-fitting outfit or her energetic performance that became the centre of discussion in the comment section. Netizens focused on Uncle Waffles’ wig and seemingly sudden weight loss. Some even compared her to two popular female celebrities.

Here are some of the comments:

@DDT_PM remarked:

“And she just lost weight all of a sudden.”

@22theboy said:

“Tell her to take that wig off. With that wig on, she’s from eSwatini.”

@Gumm_Zoro asked:

“Why is everyone losing weight? What's happening?”

@popmzansi laughed:

“Not one of her best hairstyles 🤣”

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@umjita_um questioned:

“When did she lose all this weight? She was thick last month, mos😭”

@kamogeloapplic1 joked:

“What in the Phara is going on here? She looks like those ladies who hang around at taverns.”

@mrushizha gushed:

“Amazing! Uncle Waffles really outdanced both ladies. One of them actually left the stage only after a few seconds of dance!”

@Criticalfbi predicted:

“Another Elsa Majimbo loading.”

@mafilav asked:

“Which Waffles is this one now?”

@UpittyAfrican gushed:

“I’m so glad she ain’t fat anymore🙌🏼. No self-respecting person should be overweight.”

@Bunny_BooII asked:

"That cannot be her. Who is that?"
Uncle Waffles' slimmer look sparked speculation
Uncle Waffles' tranformation had fans comparing her to Babes Wodumo. Image: unclewaffles
Source: Instagram

Uncle Waffles sparks Ozempic allegations

This isn't the first time Uncle Waffles' weight loss is at the centre of an online discussion.

Briefly News reported that sparked speculation that she was using Ozempic after a video of her was reshared on social media.

An online user posted a clip of the star looking slimmer than usual, which sparked a lot of Ozempic allegations. Many netizens questioned Uncle Waffles' sudden weight loss as they flooded the comment section with their reactions.

Source: Briefly News

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Tayananiswa Zvikaramba (Editor) Tayananiswa Zvikaramba is an entertainment writer at Briefly News. He previously worked as a profiler, sports, human interest, entertainment, and current affairs writer at Pindula (2016-2022) and iHarare (2022-2025). He holds a BA Honours in Archaeology from the University of Zimbabwe (2010-2013), YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023), YOAST Block Editor Training (2023), and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023). Email: tayananiswa.zvikaramba@briefly.co.za