Jojo's World Cup dream shatters

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Rejoice 'Jojo' Gaonakala's dream of emulating Shakira with an opening performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has gone up in smoke after it emerged that the invite may be a scam.

The popular musician mostly known for her raunchy dance moves was reported to be headed to Brazil, since 2012, but according to her manager Gilbert 'PP' Seagile the move is off. "We realised that the guys who had offered to take her there were not genuine.

We have been communicating with some people who claimed to be representatives of a company called Dream Team from South Africa. They said they were working with the organising committee in Brazil but it was funny because after we agreed verbally they delayed with the contract," Seagile said.

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Jojo's World Cup dream shatters

Rejoice 'Jojo' Gaonakala's dream of emulating Shakira with an opening performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has gone up in smoke after it emerged that the invite may be a scam.