Fans Defend Naledi Aphiwe's Broken English in Viral TikTok Video

• Award-winning singer Naledi Aphiwe was a hot topic after a TikTok video of her being interviewed went viral
• In the clip, Aphiwe spoke about her career, the love she receives from fans and also addressed whether she and Ntokozo Mkhize are sisters or not
• However, some trolls could not look past her 'broken English', and they made a mockery out of her

At Murumba Pitch's album launch in Midrand, Naledi Aphiwe was interviewed as one of the featured artists on the album.

Speaking to interviewer Kamo Royalty, Naledi Aphiwe spoke about the writing process she undergoes whenever she is in the studio. She confirmed that she writes her own tracks,

"It is such a great experience to be me. I love me, I would look up to me," she laughed. "I am so grateful, man, to be recognised as a young artist here in South Africa, because I think I'm the youngest female artist here who is doing great, if I can say that. I am so grateful to my supporters. Please continue to stream my music, liking my videos and sharing the love," she said.

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Speaking about Iphupho, the song she worked on with Murumba Pitch, Aphiwe said she writes her own songs. "The song talks about allowing your dreams to come true, just wait. God is always present. Everything will be okay, just hold on."

Mzansi notices Naledi's broken English

During the interview, fans could not help but notice Naledi's broken English. It wasn't really her speech which was the issue; it was mainly her pronunciation of certain words and her articulation which caused chatter on social media.

When speaking about her relationship with Nontokozo Mkhize, Aphiwe confirmed that they are sisters, and "we came from the same womb."

Her pronunciation of the word 'womb' had many people deducing that she speaks broken English.

Watch the TikTok video posted by @FreshmanMag below:

Below are some of the reactions from online commentators:

Jabulile Happiness said:

"The English, no man. She is too young to speak such broken English."

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Alulutho said:

"She can speak English, but I think she's not confident enough, or she has a fear of making mistakes. She's improving, tho."

Amahleer05 argued:

"If you are from a public High School, not multi-racial, a lot of you will understand Naledi’s struggle of knowing and being able to write proper English, but struggle to speak it fluently without the ;um' constantly there! I am talking from experience! And currently going through this."

Nathisonke Mthusi replied:

“We share the same Wamb “

Junior Givey praised:

"She's 18 and the only artist in SA who's had an opportunity to work with Chris Brown. She writes her own songs, is a great performer, wins every award she's been nominated for, and she is both beautiful and funny. Yet you guys are focusing on the wrong thing."

Celine Josephs asked:

"Why is it that when a person can't speak Zulu or Sepedi, you don't judge them? What's so special about the English language?"

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Siibahle defended Naledi:

"Your comments, guys. Naledi passed matric with a bachelor's + distinctions."

SA lauds Naledi for renovating home

In a previous report from Briefly News, Naledi Aphiwe made headlines on social media regarding her latest achievement, after revealing that she renovated her home at the age of 19.

Many peeps were proud and impressed by the singer's actions and what she had achieved.

Source: Briefly News