Nadia Nakai and Toss Speak Out on GBV After 9 Women Found Dead in Ikuleni
- Nadia Nakai and rapper Toss filmed a joint video statement inside a studio addressing South Africa's gender-based violence crisis
- The two artists called on men to hold each other accountable after nine women's bodies were discovered in and around Ikuleni
- Nadia shared emergency GBV hotline numbers in her caption, urging followers to speak up and report abuse
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Nadia Nakai and rapper Toss have stepped away from promoting music to deliver a powerful joint message about gender-based violence in South Africa, filmed inside what appears to be a media or radio studio.
Shot in a close-up selfie format with music and culture posters visible in the background, the video ends with an on-screen graphic reading "STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN," accompanied by a purple hand and ribbon symbol. The tone throughout is serious and sombre.
What Nadia and Toss said about GBV
The pair addressed the recent discovery of nine women's bodies in and around Ikuleni, speaking directly to the camera with an urgent message aimed specifically at men. They said:
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"Nine women's families, dreams and lives that mattered. And while investigations continue, one thing is already clear. Women in South Africa do not feel safe."
They pushed back firmly against the idea that men bear no responsibility unless they are personally committing violence. They stated, calling on men to challenge abusive jokes, call out controlling behaviour, and believe women when they come forward.
"As men, we cannot keep acting like gender-based violence has nothing to do with us simply because we are not the ones committing it.”
Nadia shares GBV emergency numbers
In her caption, Nadia Nakai shared resources for anyone in need of help, listing the GBV Command Centre (0800 428 428), the Please Call Me code (1207867#), and the SAPS Emergency line (10111), urging followers to "speak up, report abuse, believe survivors." The artists also acknowledged the exhausting burden women carry daily.
"Women are tired of always changing how they dress, where they go and what time they have to be home. We're tired of sending our locations and memorising number plates and constantly checking over our shoulder to make sure that we stay alive."
They closed with a direct appeal:
"Silence allows violence to continue... This cannot be another conversation that trends today and disappears tomorrow. We need accountability, we need justice, and we need action from our communities, our institutions, and our government. Enough is enough. Women deserve to live without fear."
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Mzansi applaud the celebs for speaking up
The comments section was filled largely with purple heart emojis in solidarity, while a few followers added their own thoughts.
@ms.becca_xoxo wrote:
"Nadia, you have my full respect."
@diegojappan said:
"Enough is enough. 😢😢"
@sandyanosike4e shared:
"My prayers to our beautiful sisters from across the sea. May the Heavenly Father keep us safe. My heart goes out to those who have lost their life. 😔🙏🏼"
@lizelle4011 added:
"This is no news; the government isn't doing anything."
@yung_fe_champ urged:
"Scorpion Kings concert, please ladies, walk in groups, and your guy friends be safe and don't forget to pray. 💜💜💜"
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