Sir Tril Called Out For Phone Filter Obsession in His Videos

• Amapiano artist Sir Trill went viral after a clip of him vibing to Modimo caught the attention of commentator ChrisExcel
• ChrisExcel dragged both Sir Trill and Oscar Mbo for their heavy use of photo and video filters on social media
• Mzansi flooded the comments with jokes about Sir Trill's appearance in the filtered clip

Amapiano star Sir Trill is in the hot seat after a clip of him vibing to his own track went viral for all the wrong reasons on 13 October 2026.

Popular social media commentator ChrisExcel, known for his sharp takes, quote-tweeted a video shared by Piano Connect, which showed Sir Trill enjoying a listen to Modimo by Kelvin Momo, Sir Trill, and Murumba Pitch. Rather than focus on the music, ChrisExcel zeroed in on the filters used in the clip, dragging both Sir Trill and fellow amapiano DJ Oscar Mbo in the process.

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X troll on Sir Trill's videos

"No one abuses filters like this, brother and Oscar Mbo," ChrisExcel wrote, drawing a comparison between the two artists, who have both been teased online for regularly smoothing out their appearances in videos and photos.

This is not the first time amapiano artists have been called out for leaning heavily on beauty filters, but ChrisExcel's post struck a nerve with Mzansi, sending it into a tailspin of jokes and reactions.

The clip in question appeared to show Sir Trill looking noticeably lighter and smoother than fans are used to seeing him, with the filter doing considerable heavy lifting.

Mzansi pokes fun at Sir Trill

The reactions ranged from playful to outright mockery, with many questioning why male artists feel the need to use filters at all. The post racked up significant engagement, with Mzansi finding plenty to say about Sir Trill's apparent fondness for digital touch-ups. The commentary speaks to a broader conversation in South African entertainment circles about authenticity on social media, particularly among male artists who are rarely criticised for chasing a filtered aesthetic.

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@lucky_dybala asked bluntly: "Why a man using filter vele."

@mizz_knievil did not hold back, writing: "They should understand they're not yellow bones sooner than they do the better."

@TrezzLife could not contain the shock, saying: "Ungambona live 😭😭"

@WiselyRsa brought DJ Maphorisa into the conversation for laughs: "Maphorisa still owes him money for an iPhone 17 😆"

Sir Trill on exclusion from concert

In a previous report from Briefly News, Sir Trill caused a stir when he took to Instagram to react after he was excluded from the Red Bull Symphonic.

This year's Symphonic was the first of its kind in the event’s history, with Dlala Thukzin and Sun-El Musician as the headliners.

Source: Briefly News