Cape Town – South African music executive and social media personality Nota Baloyi became a trending topic this week after a video allegedly showing him apologising to amapiano singer Thatohatsi Raphadi began circulating online.
The clip, widely shared across TikTok and X, appears to capture Baloyi addressing the fallout from comments made about Thatohatsi’s body during a recent episode of the Piano Pulse podcast — a controversy that had already drawn significant online attention.
In the video, Baloyi says: “My words were hurtful and inappropriate, and I deeply regret the pain they may have caused.” He further states, “I am committed to fostering unity and understanding among all communities, and I will take the steps to make sure that such incidents do not recur.”
Nota apologizes for body shaming Thatohatsi.
Do you forgive him? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/yskEKkwRYZ— SA HIP HOP 247 🌍 (@sahiphop247) January 17, 2026
The apology comes in the wake of Thatohatsi’s candid and emotional response to the earlier remarks made on the podcast, where co‑host Sfiso “Mafitsotso” Ndlovu joked about her body and Baloyi added commentary comparing her appearance to another artist. Many listeners condemned those comments as body‑shaming and insensitive.
Thatohatsi, who shared a heartfelt message of gratitude to supporters on Instagram after the backlash, wrote: “Without God and you guys, I don’t think I would’ve gained so much strength to come back and be myself again.” Her post described fans’ positive messages as a “huge and warm hug” during a difficult time.
Nota and Sfiso are out of line for body shaming Thatohatsi. One of Piano’s brightest new stars and a young woman who has a very long career ahead of her. If Piano Pulse exists to destroy and demoralise the artists within the space, the they are doing a pretty good job at it💔 pic.twitter.com/dst0tz5vsD
— THE LEGISLATURE (@pianoparliament) January 15, 2026
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
