Kelly Khumalo Wins Basadi Music Award Despite Calls For Her To Be Cancelled
On Saturday, 12 August, Kelly Khumalo won the Afro Pop Artist of The Year award at the second annual Basadi in Music Awards. The event, held at the Joburg Theatre, honors women in the music and entertainment industry. Despite facing backlash from the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Kelly triumphed and thanked her fans on social media, writing “Thank you BoMakhi we did it!”
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Cancel Culture and Support for Kelly Khumalo
Kelly Khumalo has faced cancel culture following revelations from witnesses at the Meyiwa murder trial, which started de novo in July. Kelly was the girlfriend of Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa when he was killed at her mother’s house in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014. Six adults were present that night, including Kelly, her mother Ntombi Khumalo, her sister Zandie, Zandie’s boyfriend Longwe Thwala, Senzo’s friends Mthokozisi Thwala and Tumelo Madlala, and Kelly’s two children.
Following testimony by Colonel Lambertus Steyn, a data analyst and investigation officer at the South African Police Services (SAPS) Cold Case Unit, calls for Kelly to be cancelled grew. As a result, she was removed from the line-up of the Tribute To Women concert and the Maseru Jazz Festival. Despite this, Kelly continues to receive support from her fans, other event organizers, and industry peers.
Support she has received
While she lost out on some gigs, Rusty Rocks Events reassured patrons that Kelly would still be performing at their All4Women Music Concert. She also received support from her friend Somizi Mhlongo who said he is standing by her and still wants her to perform at his show titled Shades of Pink at Emperors Palace in Ekurhuleni on 19 August.
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