South African music commentator and businessman Nota has made a bold claim about his alleged influence on the careers of amapiano stars DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small.
Nota, known for his outspoken views on the South African music industry, claimed that Maphorisa is “his son” and suggested that he played a significant role behind the scenes in securing a major deal involving Maphorisa and Kabza De Small.
“Phori is my son and he knows it!” Nota said, making the striking declaration while discussing the amapiano heavyweight.
His comments have sparked reactions among music fans, particularly because of the prominent position Maphorisa and Kabza De Small occupy in the South African music scene.
The pair, widely associated with the growth and international popularity of amapiano, have built a successful partnership through their music, performances and various business ventures. Their work has also contributed to the genre’s expansion beyond South Africa, attracting audiences across Africa and internationally.
Nota’s latest statement, however, places him at the centre of an alleged behind-the-scenes story involving the duo. He claimed that he was the mastermind behind a major deal connected to Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, although the specific details of the agreement and the extent of his involvement were not immediately clear.
The claim has generated debate online, with some social media users questioning the extent of Nota’s contribution, while others focused on his close association with Maphorisa and his long-standing involvement in South Africa’s entertainment industry.
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Neither Maphorisa nor Kabza De Small has, in the information available here, publicly confirmed Nota’s version of events.
Nota’s comments are therefore best understood as his own account of his role in the deal rather than an independently established fact.
The controversy comes as the South African music industry continues to attract attention over the business relationships, contracts and behind-the-scenes contributions that have helped shape the careers of some of the country’s biggest artists.
For now, Nota’s declaration that “Phori is my son” has added another dramatic chapter to the often outspoken public conversations surrounding Maphorisa, Kabza De Small and the business of amapiano.
