A group of five South African entertainment bloggers have been accused of publishing harmful content about well-known celebrities, then demanding money to remove these posts. The bloggers at the centre of this controversy include Inno Morolong and Musa Khawula, who have both denied the allegations.
Claims of Extortion for Post Removal
According to reports, an account allegedly managed by Eva Modika and her sister Michelle Modika has been used to demand payments in exchange for taking down defamatory posts. Additionally, an anonymous musician described how these bloggers target various individuals, from celebrities to public figures, coercing them into paying to remove “fake” stories.
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Bloggers accused of gossiping about celebrities to extort money-Image Source@TshisaliveBloggers Under Scrutiny
Among the accounts alleged to engage in these practices are:
- @Musa_Khawula (X): Owned by Musa Khawula
- @innomorolong_blog_ (Instagram): Owned by Inno Morolong
- @ShadyroomSA (Instagram): Allegedly managed by Eva and Michelle Modika
- @Thepopcornroomrsa (Instagram): Operated by an anonymous individual
Statements from Those Involved
Michelle Modika denied any involvement, stating that she is a radio presenter who is currently unemployed. Eva Modika, while acknowledging her work as a club DJ, also denied association with the Shadyroom blog, asserting she knows individuals involved in blogging but is not one herself.
Lagosh Mashile also refuted the claims, distancing himself from the bloggers and denying any connection to the alleged extortion activities.
“I know who manages these blogs, but I’ve kept a low profile for years,” he remarked.
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Musa Khawula’s Alleged Role
Musa Khawula is known for making controversial statements online and has also been accused of demanding payment to remove defamatory content. He denied these accusations, stating that he is willing to have any alleged evidence presented publicly to clear his name.
Critics argue that these bloggers often publish favorable content only for their peers or fellow bloggers, raising further suspicions of biased reporting and selective promotion of positive stories among their own circles.