“Sanamarena”: DJ Maphorisa Fires Shots at Nota Baloyi Mid-Set at Cosmopolitan Event
- DJ Maphorisa took aim at controversial music executive Nota Baloyi during a live performance at a Cosmopolitan event
- Maphorisa sang a popular graduation song, reportedly referencing Nota's habit of criticising artists and claiming credit for their success
- The dig is the latest chapter in a long-running public feud between the two industry figures over careers, royalties, and conduct
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DJ Maphorisa, real name Themba Sekowe, turned a live performance into a pointed message for music executive Nota at a recent Cosmopolitan event. Footage shared by lindamnkhonto on X captured the Amapiano heavyweight mid-groove, belting out a graduation song whose lyrics spoke to working hard out of fear of being judged by controversial figures, a moment the crowd immediately linked to Nota.
The lyrics reportedly conveyed a desire to put in the work because of people who talk too much, with Nota widely understood to be the target. Nota has built a reputation for claiming he played a hand in the success of several prominent South African artists, a stance that has drawn both ridicule and debate across the industry.
The feud between Phori and Nota
The tension between the two men has been brewing publicly for some time. Nota has used podcast appearances to criticise Maphorisa's approach to the industry, arguing that the producer dominates stages and blocks younger talent from getting shine. Maphorisa responded on Instagram Live, dismissing Nota as someone whose record label collapsed and who holds little financial weight in the current music landscape. He reportedly went further, threatening to have Nota barred from events including his Scorpion Kings concert.
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Their clashes have also spilt into personal territory, with Nota commenting on Maphorisa's past controversies, including matters involving media personality Thuli Phongolo. Disputes over royalties and credits on major South African hits have added further fuel to the fire.
Watch the X video below:
Mzansi laughs at Phori throwing shade
The clip by X user @lindamnkhonto quickly gained traction, with fans and followers piling on in the comments.
Lindamnkhonto wrote:
"DJ Maphorisa fetching Nota mid-groove at Cosmopolitan. 😂🤣"
Ntshaba said:
"Phori owes Nota everything mos."
MavhunguAljuni3 weighed in:
"Nota is big. 🔥😂😂🙌"
DirectorToolz shifted focus to the song itself, tagging MakhadziSA, shaphamemie, and PrinceBenza, writing:
"Y'all cooked song of the year here. Seanamerena."
Nota took a jab at L’vovo’s health scare
Nota made controversial remarks about kwaito star L'vovo Derrango's 2022 stroke on the Music Pulse podcast, which premiered on 4 August.
The comments came after South Africans rallied behind L'vovo with donations surpassing R226,000 to support his recovery.
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