Twitter blames Mampintsha for Babes Wodumo US visa blunder

Bongekile ‘Babes Wodumo’ Simelane has landed herself on to the Twitter trends list after reportedly failing to secure her travel documents on time.

The queen of Gqom, Nasty C and AKA have been nominated for the 2017 BET Awards, and will be representing the country for the Best International Act: Africa.

But it seems Babes Wodumo and her manager, Mandla ‘Mampintsha’ Maphumulo, also her rumoured bae, will not be able to attend the awards set to take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on Sunday, as IOL has reported the two failed to apply for their travel visa on time.

The two reportedly only went to the American Embassy offices in Durban on Tuesday. They were too late, as applicants have to schedule for interviews for the visas at least 60 days before the travel date.

This despite her informing followers in May that she was ready for the trip, though she used the wrong flag in her tweet.

https://twitter.com/BABESWODUMO/status/865087467371859968

However, all of this is Mampintsha’s fault, according to Twitter. In fact, the Wololo hit maker should consider getting a new team, as the current one is apparently not doing a good job.

“Babes is talented but Mampintsha is ‘pitshizing’ her career. He is failing babes. Visa is the first step nje mawuya ngaphandle,” said one of her followers, while another said: “Babes should’ve known, after being nominated, it means you should start with your VISAs and shid.”

Check out the reactions on Twitter:

Babes could not get a US visa: ninomona😅😂 pic.twitter.com/XNJQenYuoy

— lukhanyo Genius K (@kwelilanga16) June 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/NormaarMsiza/status/877827362523684865

BET: we only want Babes

Mampintsha : pic.twitter.com/TjRkcuxwuP

— S. Tsholoba 👑 (@Spho_sa) June 22, 2017

Babes wodumo team new that she needed to be in America for the awards why didn't they sort out her papers before pic.twitter.com/S5uqge2jjU

— Nosipho 🐝 (@NosiphoL__) June 22, 2017

Babes needs to be selfish and do what's best for her. Y'all can't keep making compromises for people who don't want to see you flourish.

— Nico (@Nick_Gatz) June 22, 2017

Searching for the Babes trend be showing all sorts of things other than Wodumo… pic.twitter.com/4FCPpUVy3u

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— NguMqoma (@Sibs08) June 22, 2017

The BETs are on Sunday. How are BABES & her management only applying for Visa now? 🤔 dude application must be 60 days before travel.

— Mo’ Shiesty (@Mos_iiXXV) June 22, 2017

Babes is live on insta singing along to her songs and people keep asking "iphi ivisa" 💀💀niyahlupha guys.

— Bathobile✨ (@ms_bathobile) June 22, 2017

Guys who here has a plug or dirrect line to Babes Wodumo's management or label??? Please tell them im available anf qualified!!!🙌

— Flow Harvey (@ThaReal_Flow) June 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/tholakele15/status/877826274772766721

Babes Wodumo needs serious help before she becomes a has been

— ❤️❤️🙌🙏 Shelly🎈💓🏳️‍🌈 (@Shelly_dachick) June 22, 2017

Babes Can't Get Her Visa Quickly Because They Say She's Not A VIP, She's Just A Normal Citizen..Yaz Nino Mona!!😂😂 pic.twitter.com/9ajj1r04mk

— 🇮🇹Houdini Child🇮🇹 (@HoudiniChild) June 22, 2017

https://twitter.com/Sbonga3_General/status/877825624018235393

I suspect our Gqom Couple have no Passports. Remember when Babes missed her Zimbabwe gig?🤔 #Babes #MampintshaChallenge

— CertifiedEcoTourismDoyenne (@ms_tourist) June 22, 2017

Babes' problem goes beyond the Visa. She's been making bad PR decisions. After SAMAs she tweeted incorrect BET link for ppl to vote for her

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) June 22, 2017

Babes, would the right thing to say be: "Qhubekani"? Because you had us rooting for you and now you can't go to the US for your nomination? pic.twitter.com/bM7ZBWb29M

— NUNUZA (@ksebopedi) June 22, 2017