Rapper and television host Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena found herself embroiled in a passionate online discussion with one of her fans on the Twitterverse. This incident unfolded when a Twitter user, @NikkiNewlands, took issue with Moozlie’s decision to collaborate with DJ Double D for her Women’s Month tour. The Don’t Panic hitmaker was quick to respond, and their exchange quickly escalated into a social media spectacle.
It’s become increasingly common for celebrities to find themselves in such public confrontations with their fans on various social media platforms. In Moozlie’s case, her recent online clash became a major trending topic, attracting considerable attention across the digital landscape.
@NikkiNewlands expressed her concern about Moozlie’s choice to partner with a male DJ for a Women’s Month tour, stating, “I must admit, it was a bit disheartening to witness another female rapper embarking on a tour during Women’s Month, accompanied by a male DJ, to be honest.” This tweet, later deleted, set the stage for the heated debate that ensued.
Moozlie did not hold back and swiftly responded, writing, “It’s always intriguing how people make these posts as if they don’t know us in real life, but regardless. If anyone knows a female DJ with the same skills as Dub, please introduce her to me today! I’ll return to revisit this post later because I’ve been actively searching for such a talent.”
@NikkiNewlands defended her position, saying, “It’s not personal. It was just an observation of the relationship between female artists and DJs. It would be nice to see you work with a female.” Moozlie, displaying grace and composure, replied, “Certainly, babe. You know me, and I should have a good understanding of the skills and contributions that Double D brings to the table as a tour DJ. I respect your right to opinion and am not here to criticise you or your associates. It’s possible to express your thoughts without resorting to trolling.”
The Twitter exchange continued with @NikkiNewlands offering a more conciliatory tone: “I hear you, but I was just speaking from a fan’s perspective of watching how there is no working relationship between female DJs and female artists. My bad if it’s perceived as trolling even though I actually attended one of the shows, but my bad I see where you’re coming from.” Moozlie clarified, “‘Other female rapper’ was snaaks but let’s leave that. Double D is possibly the best tour DJ in the country. He helped curate the songs, chopped them, played them and did live engineering. 1 man!! Which other DJ is doing that?”
@NikkiNewlands expressed understanding and offered an apology: “I didn’t even mean it in a snaaks way. I was talking from a point of the industry, not a personal attack, ma’am however, I do apologise.” Moozlie concluded the debate with a diplomatic tone: “You are entitled to your opinion. The choice of words could have been better. ‘From a point of the industry,’ No one is better than him. I’d go on tour with a chihuahua if it could. What Double D does is all I’m saying.”
Despite the online drama, Moozlie recently earned the prestigious title of GQ’s best-dressed woman. A recognition that came as no surprise given her consistent fashion-forward style that never fails to turn heads.
