DJ Maphorisa’s Caption on Video With Wizkid Raises Eyebrows: “Are You Trying to Confirm Something?”
- DJ Maphorisa posted a FaceTime screen recording with Nigerian superstar Wizkid on Monday, 21 September 2026
- Maphorisa's caption referred to Wizkid as his cousin with a Nigerian flag emoji, raising eyebrows amid rumours about his heritage
- Mzansi is divided over whether Phori was joking or quietly confirming something about his roots
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DJ Maphorisa has set tongues wagging after posting a screen recording of a FaceTime call with Afrobeats giant Wizkid, captioning it with words that nobody saw coming. The Amapiano heavyweight wrote:
"My Cuzin just called checking if I'm alright 🇳🇬❤️," and Mzansi immediately had questions.
The casual, selfie-style video was shared on X on Monday, 21 September 2026, showing Maphorisa holding the camera in what looks like an indoor living space, with Wizkid visible in a smaller inset window. The whole clip has a relaxed, off-the-cuff energy, but it was the caption that did all the heavy lifting.
The post landed in the middle of an ongoing, low-simmering debate about Maphorisa's alleged Nigerian heritage. By choosing the word "cuzin" and pairing it with the Nigerian flag, Phori appeared to be nudging that conversation without ever spelling anything out. Whether that was deliberate or all in good humour is exactly what fans are still arguing about.
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Watch the FaceTime clip that got Mzansi talking below:
Mzansi reacts to video of DJ Maphorisa and Wizkid
The post split his followers right down the middle, with some reading it as a quiet acknowledgement and others insisting it is classic Maphorisa wit.
@busiwe_bubu asked:
"Grootman. Are you trying to confirm something?🤔🤔"
@Lulu420i offered a more pointed read:
"Cuzin? Most people say, brother. Cassper calls them brother. By you saying cuzin, you're actually acknowledging your father's roots. Big up to you for not fighting the rumours."
@Mashesha_RSA was more blunt:
"That's the confirmation 😭😭"
Not everyone was reading deep meaning into it. @Livy17Nk defended Phori's sense of humour:
"Phori just has a sense of humour 😩🤣😅 if you don't get it, forget about it! He always has a comeback for people trying to ridicule him or hurt him! O star shame 😅"
@FaraNani04 had a more practical suggestion:
"🤔🤔 at least invite the cousin to come perform in SA. Would definitely spend some coins just to watch Wizkid perform Ojuelegba live"
@Philip_ine kept things wholesome:
"I love it when African big stars are united, checking on each other; that's love ❤️🙏🏾."
DJ Maphorisa reacts after being linked to Nigeria
In a related report, Briefly News shared that DJ Maphorisa addressed claims about his heritage in an interview with Tim Sweeney on Apple Music.
The video of the Amapiano star speaking on his alleged Nigerian roots did the rounds after his show at FNB Stadium.
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