Berita Credits Ex-Husband Nota for SAMA Glory Amid Viral Reconciliation Buzz
- Afro-soul star Berita revealed how Nota pushed her team to finish her award-winning album Songs in the Key of Love
- Fans flooded social media with praise for the producer's relentless drive, crediting him for Berita's peak success
- Viewers lamented Berita's quieter phase post-divorce, with many tying her hits to Nota's executive magic
Source: Instagram
In a raw moment that has gotten Mzansi's music timelines buzzing, Afro-soul sensation Berita laid bare the behind-the-scenes grind that birthed her 2015 SAMA-winning album Songs in the Key of Love. Shared via a heartfelt video clip on X, the post captured Berita, who recently shared gorgeous photos of herself online, recounting how her then-husband, Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi, played executive producer and relentless cheerleader.
Her voice cracking with gratitude, she shared:
"He pushed us... We were tired, but he kept saying, 'Finish it.'"
The video, set against a stark white backdrop with Berita in a pink top, felt like a confessional straight from the heart. She credited Nota not just for the vision but for the sheer willpower that turned a faltering project into a chart-topping triumph, complete with that elusive SAMA in the Rest of Africa category.
The post's caption nailed the sentiment: "Wow—NOTA is truly him. He really is exactly who he thinks he is." See it below:
Fans erupt with mixed reactions
X erupted with a mix of nostalgia and vindication. @solly_msosti defended the man behind the mic:
"You can never go wrong with Nota as your executive producer. Nota may be annoying, irritating and capping on a lot of things but when it comes to executive producing, he is who he is. Ask Kid X, ask Kwesta."
Echoing the praise, @visse_ss posted a throwback photo with a simple salute:
"Nota is him. He deserves all the credit."
The thread turned into a Nota-palooza, with users like @itradepropfirm declaring:
"Unc is really him. He does not miss even when it’s intentional. @lavidaNOTA."
But the love fest was not without shade. Several replies zeroed in on Berita's post-divorce trajectory, her output dipping from soul-stirring anthems to sporadic singles.
@Thubelihle12001 captured the sentiment:
"She was doing well with her music with Nota. Since then it’s just crickets, hey. Does she have a new album or something since she left the goat @nota?"
@NgwaziSk added a cheeky twist, implying a call to reconcile:
"I guess she misses the good old times more than the less small things they broke up over. Mfonele."
Nota, whose recent altercation with restaurant staff went viral, stayed uncharacteristically silent on the post, but his footprint loomed large. As executive producer on albums for heavyweights like Kwesta and Kid X, he has long been the industry's tough-love taskmaster, brash on podcasts, and brilliant in the booth.
@monde_XI probed directly:
"Are you credited as the executive producer @lavidaNOTA?"
While @NgamlaJo marveled at his under-the-radar influence:
"@lavidaNOTA buddy, you seem to be the unsung hero in this country. It is sad that the industry seems to be determined to suppress your achievements as usual!"
Source: Instagram
Berita's glow-up praised
While comments under the recent X post mainly reflect users suggesting Berita is having it bad since the divorce, fans elsewhere have praised the singer for her glow-up.
Briefly News previously reported that fans reckoned she was better off without Nota.
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