Scramble For Uncle Waffles: South Africans Accused Of Claiming The BET-Nominated Artist
South African music favourites Pabi Cooper, K.O and Swaziland-born Uncle Waffles have made it to the 2023 BET Awards nominations.
On the other hand, Uncle Waffles’ nationality has steered a debate among tweeps who accuse South Africans of claiming individuals where there is credit in good deeds.
For context, Swaziland-born and South African-based DJ Uncle Waffles, real name Lungelihle Zwane (23), advanced to fame in South Africa from her active musical Amapiano set, where she combines playing on the decks and dancing for revelers at the same time.
Back to the BET nomination story– Amapiano musician Pabi Cooper will represent Mzansi at the 2023 BET Awards with SETE hitmaker K.O after the pair bagged a nomination for Best New International Act.
Pabi and K.O will be up against Eswatini-born star Uncle Waffles, Aya Nakamura (France), Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Burna Boy (Nigeria), Central Cee (UK), Ella Mai (UK), L7nnon (Brazil), Stormzy (UK) and Tiakola (France).
Pabi, K.O and Uncle Waffles took to their socials to share their joy at the recognition.
“Grateful,” said K.O.
“Proud to announce I am nominated for the BET Awards,” said an excited Pabi, while Uncle Waffels said, “This is crazy. Thank you so much!”
The BET Awards will air live on BET DStv channel 129 on June 25 (8pm ET/5pm PT).
–Agencies–
