Ayanda Ntanzi Seemingly Shades Dumi Mkokstad in Viral Livestream After DM Leak

Ayanda Ntanzi Seemingly Shades Dumi Mkokstad in Viral Livestream After DM Leak

  • Gospel singer Ayanda Ntanzi appeared to throw shade at fellow artist Dumi Mkokstad during a TikTok LIVE session
  • The livestream gained traction after Dumi Mkokstad's alleged private messages were leaked online
  • Fans and netizens were left stunned, with many questioning whether the two gospel stars had a falling out
Ayanda Ntanzi joked about Dumi Mkokstad dilemma
Ayanda Ntanzi seemingly threw shade at Dumi Mkokstad. Images: aya_ntanzi, dumi_mkokstadsa
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Gospel music fans were not ready for the drama that unfolded on 15 October 2026, when Ayanda Ntanzi appeared to take a swipe at fellow gospel artist Dumi Mkokstad during a TikTok LIVE session. The clip quickly spread across social media, leaving thousands of viewers stunned and wondering what is going on between the two musicians.

The moment came at a time when Dumi Mkokstad's alleged private messages had just been leaked publicly. What made Ntanzi's dig land even harder was the apparent use of a story in the bible to land his mockery. Viewers watching the livestream were visibly confused in real time, with one commenter writing "I'm lost" and another simply reacting with laughing emojis, suggesting the shade was subtle enough to leave some in the dark.

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Ntanzi, a well-known South African gospel singer with a devoted following, is not typically associated with public beef or controversy, which made the moment all the more surprising.

Ayanda Ntanzi seeemingly mocked Dumi Mkokstad
Ayanda Ntanzi and Dumi Mkokstad fueled feud rumours. Images: aya_ntanzi, dumi_mkokstadsa
Source: Instagram

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Mzansi reacts to the shade

The video set off a wave of reactions from fans who could not believe what they were seeing from a gospel artist.

offscene_za set the tone early:

"We are about to experience Gospel beef. Imagine dissing each other on a gospel song."

MaSoya93 was taken aback:

"Bathong, Ayanda? That time, he has a wife, this doesn't suit him at all. He should be careful."

MandaMpemvukazi kept it simple:

"I thought they were friends."

ZakheleNS had mixed feelings:

"His downfall is doing push-ups while drinking Slow Mag fizzles! He should focus on his amazing talent and leave other people's business."

LadyCharlotte01 raised a more serious concern:

"He's mocking Dumi using Jesus as an example. This is blasphemy."

Whether Ntanzi intended the remarks as a direct jab at Dumi Mkokstad or simply made an offhand comment that was read in a particular context, social media has already made up its mind that something is brewing between the two gospel acts.

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Watch Ayanda Ntanzi's livestream below.

Inside Dumi Mkokstad's quiet family life

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared insight into Dumi Mkokstad's marriage and family life.

The gospel singer has built a career on moving audiences to tears with his worship music, but the life he has built at home tells an equally compelling story.

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Moroba Maepa (Entertainment editor) Moroba Maepa (née Moroeng) is the Deputy Head of the Entertainment desk at Briefly News, with nearly a decade of experience in South African media. A specialist in music and entertainment journalism, she began her career at Slikour OnLife before serving as Editor for HipHop Africa. A University of Johannesburg alumna and Google News Initiative certified professional, Moroba joined Briefly News in 2023, where she focuses on editorial excellence and leadership, merging her passion for entertainment with her love for storytelling. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za