Nota Baloyi Shares Romantic Post With Girlfriend Thandolwethu, Cites Ancestral Approval
- Nota Baloyi posted cosy selfies with his 21-year-old girlfriend Thandolwethu on X alongside a traditional isiXhosa caption
- The 36-year-old music executive invoked ancestral approval for the romance, which has sparked ongoing debate over their 15-year age gap
- Mzansi once again flooded the comments, with many pointing out Thandolwethu's striking resemblance to his ex-wife, singer Berita
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Nota Baloyi is not shying away from his romance. The controversial music executive and podcaster, 36, took to X under his handle @lavidaNOTA to share warm outdoor selfies with his 21-year-old girlfriend, Thandolwethu, cementing the couple's public bond with a traditional isiXhosa message that translates to:
"The ancestors have approved that the two of us belong together; when we are together, we are happy, happy!"
The post landed on timelines already buzzing with chatter about the pair's 15-year age gap, which has drawn both fierce criticism and vocal support since Thandolwethu first stepped into the public eye alongside Nota at the Scorpion Kings Live concert at FNB Stadium.
The Berita comparison won't go away
Social media users wasted no time drawing parallels between Thandolwethu and Nota's ex-wife, Berita. The comparisons have followed the couple since their debut, with many noting that "Thandolwethu" is also the title of Berita's breakout hit song.
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Nota Baloyi had previously addressed this on X, pushing back by arguing his girlfriend resembles actress Buhle Samuels rather than Berita, and telling critics to "put respect" on his name. His ancestral-blessing post appears to be his latest effort to close the chapter on those comparisons entirely.
The reactions were as spirited as expected
@nashe113 hinted that people would be watching the relationship unfold; Nota fired back:
"You will be crocodile food!"
@MadaraMadiro received a similar response, with Nota quipping:
"In snake park?"
@Maxwell_jr5 called Thandolwethu:
"Berita Lite.”
@BoignyZuluyogh wrote:
"You like women with a gap ne, Nota. She looks like Berita's sister. You really have a type, mfanakithi. She's strong to put up with you."
@Bayekeleni_Smar kept it short:
"She had to look like Berita. 😆😆😆😆"
@Skaybaby added:
"She looks like your ex-wife. 😍"
@FollowMakhi offered unexpected support, writing:
"We can't wait for your ungovernable kids, my goat. Wow, go make babies. 🙏🙏🙏"
@tsietsi_given13 declared:
"No man should be forced to marry a ma gogo."
@hunnidstaxs even compared the situation to American rapper Kanye West, commenting:
"Kanye West got the blueprint from you."
Age gap between Nota and GF sparks debate
Nota Baloyi, 36, was spotted with 21-year-old Thandolwethu at the Scorpion Kings concert on 19 September 2026.
DJ Hazel Kotu called out the 15-year age gap on X, noting Thandolwethu's resemblance to Nota's ex-wife Berita.
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