Heckled Mampintsha apologises to SA
WEST Ink founder Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo issued an apology to South
Africans and “Babes Wodumo” on Sunday after he was heckled by Cubana patrons on Saturday.
Since the video of him allegedly assaulting “Babes” surfaced earlier this month, the gqom duo have been dominating news headlines.
On Saturday, he was booed by patrons upon his arrival at Cubana in Pietermaritzburg.
While the video of him being heckled at the restaurant initially said showed he was kicked out, reports claimed Maphumulo was berated by customers, but not kicked out. They confirmed he had been escorted to a private lounge then left the venue after a few drinks.
Following the incident, Maphumulo posted an apology on Instagram on Sunday. In the lengthy statement, the Impoko Mpoko artist started off by addressing South Africa and saying: “I’m sorry… from the bottom of my heart I would like to send my deepest and humblest apologies.”
Maphumulo also said that he was “beyond shameful and disappointed” in himself for letting his emotions get the better of him.
Later in the statement he revealed that he would be receiving counselling to find the root of his problem.
He ended the statement by addressing Babes, her family, the entertainment industry and the general public, saying he was “really sorry”, he “regrets everything” and asked to be forgiven.