Nota Baloyi Weighs In on Babalwa M’s Performance at DStv Delicious Festival: “It’s Time to Elevate”

Nota Baloyi Weighs In on Babalwa M’s Performance at DStv Delicious Festival: “It’s Time to Elevate”

  • South African music executive Nota Baloyi recently weighed in on Babalwa M's performance at DStv Delicious Festival
  • The controversial star posted a video of the Amapiano vocalist on stage performing her hit song on his social media page
  • Nota further mentioned how proud he was of the star, as it seemed like she took his criticism and changed her style of performing
Netizens reacted to Nota's opinion regarding Babalwa M's performance
Nota Baloyi reacted to Babalwa M's recent performance. Image: Oupa Bopape/ Gallo Images via Getty Images
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South African controversial music executive Nota Nhlamulo Baloyi recently shared his thoughts on the popular Amapiano vocalist Babalwa M's latest performance on social media.

On Sunday, 21 September 2025, the star who claimed that DJ Shimza's lawyers seized over R400K from his personal bank account couldn't hold it in as he decided to weigh in on Babalwa M's stunning performance at the DStv Delicious Festival on Saturday, 20 September 2025.

Baloyi, who previously criticised the young singer's performances, was impressed that she took his advice and made changes to her stage presence and all.

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He wrote:

"With knees that have never polished the stoep, running legs in Maxhosa looking too cute. Glad to see her performing with a live band. That’s the kind of self-respect I was referring to… It’s time to elevate."

See the post below:

Fans react to Nota's comment regarding Babalwa M's performance

Shortly after the star shared his opinion regarding the singer's performance on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say below:

@PIANODIGEST said:

"Man, I don’t like your approach sometimes, but it shows that you aren’t just hating because when artists implement, you give praise, I respect that a lot."

@zanendalo wrote:

"Yes, but what about your angle on the Sgubhu-inspired spiritual octave of the Pianno sound? I still haven't recovered from your utterances. Can you please balance us?"

@emopunkyyy commented:

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"She's still yet to invest in dancers, she could change a few people's lives."

@ThabiJoy4 responded:

"Never thought I would see the day knees catch strays due to stoep polish dynamic, but I hear you, King, the girl has great songs and is refreshing to see her putting a little bit of effort into presentation."

@Anto_Modise replied:

"Nna personally, I hear you. They made a whole debacle about Amanda Black a while ago when she showed up like she had just woken up. Bare people are there to hear her sing and leave it at that."

@iam_Sfetso mentioned:

"I won't lie, I went and checked the Joburg Day performance and I fully agreed with what you said, she was underwhelmingly dressed for that stage shame... She was!"
Netizens reacted to Babalwa M's recent live performance
Babalwa M's DStv Delicious Festival performance went viral. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images
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SA slams Nota Baloyi over viral post

Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Nota Baloyi fans took a swipe at the star after making some damning remarks about his ex-wife, Berita.

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Since their dramatic fallout, Nota Baloyi often drags his ex-wife and Afro-Soul singer online, leaving many social media users concerned.

Source: Briefly News

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Mbali Tebele (Entertainment Editor) Mbali Tebele is a senior entertainment writer at Briefly News (joined 2023) with eight years of experience. She is a Journalism graduate from IIE Rosebank College (2018). She started her career in 2018 as a news writer, then moved to Add-X Marketing Solution as an account coordinator & social media assistant (2020). She was a freelance writer at Newskoop (2021) and a multimedia journalist and social media assistant at Daily Sun Newspaper (2022). Email: mbali.tebele@briefly.co.za