DJ Maphorisa Breaks Silence After Being Linked to Nigerian Roots
- DJ Maphorisa addressed claims about his heritage in a recent interview with Tim Sweeney on Apple Music
- The Amapiano star reportedly denied having any Nigerian connection in his family four times
- The denial came after Nigerian publications allegedly ran articles claiming Maphorisa's father was Nigerian
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DJ Maphorisa has pushed back against a wave of claims circulating online that he has Nigerian roots, setting the record straight in a candid interview.
In a September 2026 sit-down with Tim Sweeney on Apple Music, which was also published in transcript form by Hype Magazine, the Amapiano star was directly asked whether his father is Nigerian. According to reports, he responded with a firm "No" four times, making his position unmistakably clear. Maphorisa did acknowledge having a Mozambican grandfather but flatly denied any Nigerian connection in his family tree.
Where did the rumours come from?
The speculation appears to have gained traction after a number of Nigerian publications ran stories suggesting Maphorisa had Nigerian heritage. Those articles reportedly began surfacing on search engines, lending the claims a false air of credibility and spreading them beyond social media circles.
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X user @Mrdissector was among those who flagged the issue, noting that Nigerians had "gone to an extent of posting articles on their publications" and that the stories had started appearing on Google.
Mzansi reacts to Maphorisa's side of the story
The interview clip and the surrounding conversation sparked a strong response online, with South Africans largely rallying behind the DJ.
@Mrdissector wrote:
"You'll never see South Africans claiming Nigerians. It's always Nigerians wishing South Africans were Nigerians or Nigerians lying about being South African. That's how much they hate themselves and wish to be us."
@Thandekakzf added:
"Nigerians wish they were South Africans, I swear."
SA questioned DJ Maphorisa’s Nigerian roots
South Africans reacted with shock after claims surfaced that DJ Maphorisa has Nigerian roots through his father.
The revelation sparked an online debate about nationality, heritage, and how citizenship is determined in South Africa.
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