"Naked in 2026 Won't Work": Nadia Nakai and Toss Face Backlash Over Joint EP Artwork
- Nadia Nakai and Toss announced their joint EP Do's and Dont's, set for release on 18 September 2026
- The cover art, featuring Nadia in lingerie alongside a shirtless Toss, drew immediate criticism on X
- Mzansi users compared the artwork to adult content, questioning whether provocative visuals still sell music in 2026
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Nadia Nakai and Toss have stirred up a storm on social media, and it has very little to do with the music. Their upcoming collaborative EP, Do's and Dont's, drops on 18 September 2026, but the cover art beat the project to the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The promotional artwork features Nadia Nakai posing in black and white lingerie alongside a shirtless Toss in a series of intimacy-focused shots. The visuals were widely shared on X, and the response was swift. Popular account @Am_Blujay shared the artwork with a pointed caption:
"The cover just tells you there is no good music being dropped here; being naked in 2026 won't work. 🤦♂️"
The EP behind the controversy
Despite the noise around the artwork, the project itself is a 6-track effort that blends Amapiano, AfroPop, and 3step. The collaborators on the EP include Sino Msolo, Nkosazana Daughter, and Sizwe Alakine, suggesting the duo put serious thought into the musical direction. Nadia and Toss have been teasing their creative and personal chemistry on social media for months leading up to this official announcement.
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Mzansi shared their thoughts
The backlash centred on the idea that provocative cover art feels like a dated marketing move, with several users drawing unflattering comparisons to adult content platforms.
@Nilla_Wrld wrote:
"A whole album art looking like the cover of a magazine. 😂🙌🏻🙌🏻"
@Am_Blujay followed up simply with:
"OnlyFans."
@wandi_nje added:
"Nothing about that cover says music."
@Mpstudio_94 was equally sceptical:
"This won't get you paid. 😂😂"
@realist_thaps urged fans to hold their judgement:
"Give them a chance. 😅"
@GreatThabiso appeared unbothered by the controversy entirely, asking simply:
"When is it dropping?"
Toss and Nadia Nakai sparked dating rumours
Nadia Nakai and Amapiano star Toss shared a joint Instagram post with a flirty, cryptic caption that sent fans into a frenzy.
The teaser image shows Nakai posing on a bed with a landline phone, hinting at a possible upcoming collaboration with Toss.
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