BnR drops Makhadzi due to backlash
Tuesday, November 08, 2022 | 2140 Views |
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Makhadzi was supposedly the festival headliner for this year's Born and Raised sixth edition slated for December 23 at Serowe Stadium.
The organisers, however, released a press statement yesterday morning that they have withdrawn Makhadzi from their lineup. According to the festival spokesperson Goaba Mojakgomo, they took a deliberate decision to withdraw the 'Go Nkga Dikuku' hitmaker due to numerous reasons.
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