Naledi Aphiwe Hints at Break-Up with Mawelele

Award-winning singer Naledi Aphiwe has left fans shocked and emotional after hinting at a break-up with fellow artist Mawelele. The two had previously sparked dating rumours after releasing their hit collaboration Romeo and Juliet, with many fans convinced their chemistry went beyond music.

Though the pair never officially confirmed their relationship, social media was flooded with cozy pictures of the two, giving fans more than enough reason to believe love was in the air. Now, those same fans are heartbroken alongside Naledi after her recent emotional TikTok post.

In the video, Naledi shared tearful pictures of herself with a heartbreaking caption: “Even if you can build a man a house in the clouds, he will still get a parachute to come down and cheat on you.” The post, though not mentioning Mawelele directly, immediately led fans to assume she was talking about him.

One fan commented, referencing Mawelele’s Instagram live session: “Did you watch Mawelele’s live? Yoh! Judging from what he was saying, I don’t think he truly loved you. Askies, you will be ok.” Naledi responded to the comment, saying, “Lol, yeah, he never loved me. Maybe there was something that he was looking to gain, and he got it. Good for him.”

Her honest and painful response fueled speculation that Mawelele may have used their closeness for clout or career advancement. Fans were quick to offer words of comfort, reminding her of her worth and congratulating her again on being the youngest Metro FM award winner.

While the Romeo and Juliet love story may have come to a bitter end, one thing is for sure: Naledi Aphiwe’s star is only rising, and nothing—not even heartbreak—can hold her back.