Katlehong SAMA winner celebrates win despite criticism
Many social media users expressed their disappointment with the credibility of the award show, as they voiced their views on their timelines.
SAMA-winning artist Tokoloho Mavuso, known by his stage name Haksul Musiq from Tsietsi, Katlehong, shocked mzansi and sparked conversations when he scooped the SAMPRA Artist of the Year during the SAMA28 Awards on August 28.
His success at the SAMAs left fans questioning who he is and why he deserved to win the artist of the year category as they reasoned that he is unknown.
This is mainly because he was nominated among prominent artists across various genres including artists like Makhadzi, Young Stunna, A-Reece, Musa Keys, Msaki, Emtee and Lady X among 12 other artists.
After his win, Haksul took to his Instagram to celebrate with people who made time to support him by voting.
“Congratulations to us Haksul Muziq and the people who voted, you showed love towards the journey, let’s forget about haters who did not even vote for their beloved artists, the time now rises up Katlehong.”
His post was received with mixed reactions with some congratulating him for his hard work. Agnes Nonhlanhla Shoba said, “Congratulations indeed you work so hard you deserve it.”
Many social media users expressed their disappointment with the credibility of the award show as they voiced their views on their timelines.
One Twitter user @TM_Unfiltered wrote, “So the SAMPRA Artist of the Year was given to an unknown somebody? Now I share the sentiment that the awards are rigged.”
Another user @WyzeeQue wrote, “Real talk tho, that SAMPRA Artist of the Year category needs a serious look at. That is completely unacceptable.”
Responding to what he described as hate, Haksul said they have a lot of events in Katlehong and he made sure he attends most of the events and ask for votes.
“I even campaigned at events held by political parties. I made pamphlets and handed them out, encouraging people to vote for someone local trying to make it big.”
He also approached local community newspapers and radio stations to engage with fans and introduce himself to a new audience.
Haksul was bitten by the music bug when he was seven years old. He started playing the drums and singing and later became a DJ at the age of 16.
“I was fortunate to have my parents by my side because they always believed in me and encouraged me to be cultivated in everything I do to produce the best results,” said Haksul.
