HIV claim for publicity?
Mai Titi raises suspicion after announcement of debut album
SOCIAL media sensation Mai Titi, who disclosed her HIV status on Facebook Live last week, will soon release an album, raising questions on whether she did so to gain popularity ahead of the launch.
Mai Titi caused a stir on social media last week when she said she was infected with the deadly virus by her estranged husband Tapiwa Mutikani who later on dumped her and recently wedded another lady traditionally.
As her fans were still coming to grips with the revelations, on Sunday morning, the comedian-cumsinger advised people to gear up for the release of her debut album.
“Countdown to my album launch. . . Enjoy my forthcoming song, He lifts you higher,” posted Mai Titi with an attachment of one of the new songs.
This latest development has made many suspect her disclosure, as most believed, was one of those attention seeking gimmicks by celebrities meant to gain mileage.
What is very interesting about Mai Titi’s meltdown on social media is that each time she would do so, she would be humming away some tune, perhaps trying to set up her fans for the yet to be named forthcoming album which seems to be a gospel one, judging by the title of the first track.
This is not the first time that Mai Titi has —dabbled in gospel music as she last year featured in Gift Mahlupeka’s gospel music video titled Rangarira.
Also last year, Mai Titi dropped gospel singles and a music video for track Ndinouya Ikoko.
Mai Titi has in the past said she has roots in gospel music, having been a singer and a church leader’s daughter. It was only in 2016 that she dropped singing to take up comedy. It seems that after making people laugh and gaining popularity, Mai Titi is ready to return to music especially now that she has a testimony from her failed marriage. Also as a person living with HIV, she likely has a message that people can listen to and many can identify with. IN a dramatic moment just before Shekhinah took to the stage at the South African Music Awards (Samas), Skolopad, dressed in a black sheer number, had to be stretchered out by paramedics after she collapsed.
Paramedics said she was fine and suffering from exhaustion.
“She fainted, she is OK. It was just some weird exhaustion. But she is awake and still on my stretcher,” a paramedic said before rushing back to her.
She was later taken to hospital although a source close to Sunday World revealed that she insisted she was fine and just wanted to be taken back to her hotel room to rest.
When Skolopad arrived at the event, the red carpet was already closed. Last year, she made headlines for her boerewors ensemble.
President Cyril Ramaphosa also attended the 24th Samas at Sun City — which meant stricter security. This was much to the annoyance of A-listers who got stuck in a long queue resulting in them missing the first 30 minutes of the show.
There was more drama on the red carpet as rapper Riky Rick made his way in. He was hardly recognisable in his avant-garde balaclava-inspired headpiece.
Then there was praise poet Jessica Mbangeni in her larger-than-life peacock ball gown. Stars such as Nandi Madida and Nomuzi Mabena went for a 1920s retro look that was very Great Gatsby.
Boity Thulo, Khanya Mkangisa and Nina Hastie turned up the heat in daring sexy looks. But Thulo’s dress was seen last week on the Miss SA contestants. Emtee, Keabetswe Motsilanyane (KB) and Arthur Mafokate made it a family affair by bringing their kids along.
Shekhinah caused quite a stir by winning big in the top five categories. Her debut album, Rose Gold, won her album of the year, female artiste of the year and newcomer of the year. – SundayWorld