The Incident: Bottles, Cans, and Chaos
According to attendees, the event organizers announced that Gatsheni would be the next performer. However, when Naledi took to the stage instead, confusion erupted. Fans, who were reportedly there in large numbers to see their idol Gatsheni, expressed their frustration by throwing bottles, plastic cups, and cans at the singer.
Naledi Aphiwe was taken off stage when people started throwing bottles at her yesterday. pic.twitter.com/eqwlWdIF69
— SNACKX. (@Masnackz) January 5, 2025
One audience member described the scene:
“We were told that Gatsheni was next, but then Naledi came out instead. This caused a lot of unrest. People started booing and throwing things. It was complete chaos.”
Naledi’s Reaction: Confusion Amidst Danger
Sources revealed that Naledi appeared unaware of the volatile situation as it unfold. The singer was obvolius to the situation even as she was being escorted to safety
“She seemed confused by the audience’s reaction. Even when security escorted her off the stage, she still didn’t understand what was happening.”
The situation escalated quickly, leaving both the singer and her team stunned by the turn of events.
Safety Concerns: Naledi’s Team Responds
Following the incident, Naledi’s management expressed their concern over the breach of safety protocols during the event.
“It was an extremely dangerous situation. She realized what had happened only after being removed from the stage. While she is safe now, this incident has left her shaken. We are currently investigating what went wrong.”
Gatsheni eventually performed after the disturbance subsided, but questions remain about whether a scheduling error or other mismanagement contributed to the chaos.
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“We are not sure if Gatsheni was running late or if there was a miscommunication by the hosts. We are waiting for an explanation from the event organizers.”