Somizi’s Video After Sithelo Shozi’s Lobola Sparks Reactions: “I Thought MaMkhize Is Your Friend”

Somizi’s Video After Sithelo Shozi’s Lobola Sparks Reactions: “I Thought MaMkhize Is Your Friend”

  • Somizi posted a comedic TikTok reacting to his Masked Singer SA co-judge Sithelo Shozi's traditional wedding ceremony
  • Sithelo Shozi tied the knot on Saturday, 8 August 2026, months after her Zimbabwean businessman boyfriend James Magura proposed in Italy
  • Mzansi flooded the comments with mixed reactions, with some drawing comparisons to another high-profile relationship
Somizi’s video after Sithelo Shozi’s lobola sparks reactions
Somizi broke his silence after Sithelo Shozi's traditional wedding. Image: somizi, _sithelo
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Somizi could barely contain himself after learning that his friend and fellow Masked Singer SA judge Sithelo Shozi had officially walked down the aisle. The media personality took to TikTok on Saturday, 8 August 2026, with a close-up selfie-style video filmed at home, unleashing a series of exaggerated facial expressions and animated reactions that had his followers in stitches.

In the clip, he can barely get his words out, stuttering through Sithelo's name and exclaiming "Oh my God!" as the news sinks in. The comedic energy was unmistakable, and the video quickly spread across social media platforms.

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Somizi reacts to Sithelo Shozi's traditional wedding

The excitement surrounds Sithelo Shozi's traditional ceremony, which took place on 8 August 2026. Footage of the celebration circulated widely online, showing the mother of three marking a major new chapter in her personal life. Her Zimbabwean businessman partner, James Magura, had proposed to her earlier during a romantic trip to Italy, and the lobola ceremony brought that journey to a beautiful milestone.

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Watch Somizi's hilarious reaction to the news below:

Mzansi reacts to Somizi's video

The comments section reflected a range of emotions, from genuine joy to a little bit of shade. Here is what some users had to say:

@Kamo wrote:

"She gets married when the other marriage is ending 🥲 God really restores!"

@Breeza said:

"Somizi, you're dangerous; I thought MaMkhize is your friend."

@saney commented:

"He shouldn't have made this post, but ke"

@MsTee 🇿🇦 pushed back on the comparisons:

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"Everyone talking about Mamkhize? Guys, Andile is married, moes what does this have to do with that family?"

@Tayanda_19 took a more personal approach:

"After this I will never give up; my man is still there waiting for me🤣🤣🤣"

@SbusisiweNdaba❤️! wrapped it up with a heartfelt note:

"Even if you have 10 kids. indoda mase ithe iyakuthanda, iyakuthanda🥺 congratulations Sthelo🥰❤️"

Somizi under fire as listeners demand Metro FM take action

The wedding buzz comes as Somizi continues to find himself at the centre of public scrutiny, as reported by Briefly News.

X users previously called on Metro FM to take action after the station deleted a video of the media personality making controversial remarks about South Africans, with listeners arguing that removing the clip was not enough.

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