In a recent digital drama that has taken the South African social media landscape by storm, celebrity sangoma Gogo Maweni, whose real name is Makgotso Lee-Anne Makopo, fired back at a notorious Twitter user known as @ChrisExcel104. The online altercation began when the user, operating under a catfish account, made a cheeky post targeting both Gogo Maweni and her husband.
The controversial tweet came in response to Gogo Maweni’s heartfelt birthday wish to her husband. Not one to be easily rattled, @ChrisExcel104 took a jab at the couple with a meme, captioning it, “Gogo Maweni and Simsa the whole day today.” However, the sangoma’s retaliation was swift and fierce. She responded by unveiling an unmasked photo of the Twitter user, revealing some of his personal details, and accompanied it with a cryptic message: “Lol, I see you…carry on.”
This online exchange has left netizens buzzing, with many expressing their concerns for @ChrisExcel104, especially given Gogo Maweni’s reputation. The sangoma has previously made headlines with claims of using her spiritual powers against those who cross her path. In one instance, during an appearance on Gigi Lamayne’s podcast, Point of View, she admitted to using muthi on a former boyfriend, Thabo Rakhale, leading to speculations about the downfall of his soccer career.
Furthermore, in November 2022, Gogo Maweni was at the center of another controversy when videos of her ex-boyfriend, actor Sthembiso ‘SK’ Khoza, behaving erratically surfaced online. Many attributed his bizarre behavior to Maweni’s alleged spiritual interventions.
The recent Twitter feud has prompted a flurry of reactions from the online community. Many users have advised @ChrisExcel104 to retract his statement, fearing potential repercussions. One user, @Sonia_zwa, humorously suggested that he should “withdraw the statement just like members of parliament.” Another, @nastrue4, even went as far as to jestingly propose a collection for his funeral in advance.
