Scotts Maphuma has once again created a stir on social media with his controversial remarks. On Instagram, the Yebo Lapho artist expressed that his dating preferences have shifted to include women of a different race.
In a post that many deemed inappropriate, Maphuma, who frequently shares new music, discussed his choice to move from dating black women to white women.
“Next year, let us date white people. These blacks think they are too clever,” the post read.
While the post was not authored by Scotts Maphuma, his decision to share it left many users unsettled.
View the reshared post here:
Mzansi Responds to Scotts Maphuma
The Amapiano singer faced significant backlash from social media users regarding his remarks.
Here are some reactions:
@LADYKblu remarked:
“First heartbreak probably. Angithi, you guys always say men are dogs.”
@JHlongwane92 commented:
“Lezinto ezimnyama”. If you don’t see anything wrong with his words…then Ai aretsi. You must be from PTA.”
@Sipoko3421_ suggested:
“Scotts likes being in trouble. His team should run his socials, not him.”
@Julietrhem noted:
“Personal preferences are one thing, but calling Black women ‘lezinto ezimnyama’ is just disrespectful.”
@BASH_GEE_ exclaimed:
“Haibo, this guy just disrespected black women so badly, what the heck.”
@Somlimokazi wrote:
“Yoh this one is giving ‘I’m tired of my own people’ energy while still posting from Mzansi soil.”
@Abdslmkn asked:
“What exactly do you mean, please? I don’t understand.”
@MonkeyStrike_92 asserted:
“That one must not include us all men in his nonsense. We’re good with our black queens over here.”
@Moscow35007 joked:
“Some prefer West Africa, let him do what he likes. Even if you go begging at the traffic lights, mlungu will bring with you.”
@SuccyBankz remarked:
“Some men really announce their self-hate like it’s a flex. Haibo.”
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— pyane👽 (@martha_zuri) June 1, 2026
