Sabitlenmiş Tweet
Mr Malete Sir.
65.4K posts

Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

The "Independent Artist" Illusion: Let’s Talk About SA’s Entertainment Royalty ☕️🔥
Let’s be honest for a second. We love to romanticise the "hustle" in South African music, but the playing field isn’t just uneven—it’s entirely rigged.
Look at Thando Nje. Beautiful voice, incredible neo-soul vibe, and a 2023 Metro FM nomination. But when you find out her real name is Thando Sibanyoni, and her dad is the legendary taxi tycoon Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni—a man sitting on a massive 400-taxi empire—the narrative shifts. Suddenly, "Thando Nje nje" feels less like an artistic choice and more like a clever screen to hide a massive safety net.
It makes you think about how many incredible, raw talents are getting iced out in the townships because they don't have the backing of a trust fund or a legacy surname. From DBN Gogo to Nciza’s son, the industry is heavily gatekept by nepotism and deep pockets.
Can we blame them for using their privilege? Honestly, no. Any parent with power will clear a path for their child, and changing a surname isn't always about deceit—sometimes it’s a desperate attempt to be judged on your own merits instead of your family’s reputation. Connections can open the door, but they can't buy genuine soul or stage presence. The talent is there.
Still, the frustration of the ordinary, unconnected artist is 100% valid. It’s hard to compete with people who are playing the game on "Easy Mode" while you’re singing just to put food on the table. Privilege doesn't mean you lack talent, but it absolutely means you didn't have to bleed for the spotlight.
Are we supporting the music, or are we just buying into the marketing of well-connected trust-fund babies? 💔


Swaziland 🇸🇿 English
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

Liverpool fans watching Xabi Alonso join Chelsea while they’re stuck with Arne Slot 😭
Transfer News@TransferNews
🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea have reached an agreement with Xabi Alonso to become the club’s new manager ahead of next season. The Spaniard is now set to take over at Stamford Bridge in a major move for the Blues.
English
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi


@officialtwinny @Phislash That money is too loud remember that.
South Africa 🇿🇦 English
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

🚨 BREAKING: Xabi Alonso has accepted to become Chelsea next manager, HERE WE GO! 🔵🔜
The agreement is set to be completed.
#CFC prepare official announcement for the upcoming days, but Xabi said YES. 💣

English
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

Full Time,
It ends goalless at the Orlando Amstel Arena, Solid performance from the Citizens💙
@orlandopirates 0️⃣- 0️⃣ @DurbanCity_FC
☠️⚔️ 🌊
#durbancityfc #ourteamourcity

English
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

90 + 6’| #AMA 0 : 1 #CHI 🟥
Full-time score: AmaZulu FC 0 : 1 Kaizer Chiefs (Lilepo 68’)
Betway Man Of The Match: Brandon Petersen
#Amakhosi4Life #BetwayPrem #KCOneVoice #KCOneFamily #LoveAndPeace.

Clewer, South Africa 🇿🇦 English
Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi

Then “king spider” from God knows where comes and demand 30% protection fee😭💔
MSIZI 🇿🇦@msiziworld
Imagine having 5 rental rooms that gives you R7 500 monthly 🔥👌🏼 and R90 000 annually 💰🔥😭
English

Mr Malete Sir. retweetledi



















