DJ Hlo sets the record straight about 'Isibani' one more time
Image: Instagram/ DJ Hlo
Rising star Hlosiwe “DJ Hlo” Mthalane has taken to her socials to once again address a moment that gave rise to her fame.
Since she was announced as the winner of Ukhozi FM's 2021 Song of the Year for her song Isibani featuring DJ Manzo and Sibonisothe DJ she has had to fend off social media trolls.
Taking to her socials recently she poured cold water over a rumour that she slept with Ukhozi FM presenters to be considered for the top 10.
“I would like to start by thanking the Ukhozi FM team from the management, to the radio personalities, producers and the whole of the marketing team for even creating the Ukhozi Fm top 10 song Of the year. I received a lot of great opportunities both locally and internationally.
“What I would like people to know is that I am also human. Everything that is being said about me on social media has hurt me ever since I won. All of the hurt goes straight to the heart. Ever since I won, I have been sworn at using every cuss word out there. What hurts the most is that even after I did not enter the top 10 this year, I am still getting bullied. This is not affecting me only, but it is also affecting my entire family,” she said.
She said if she did bribe someone she would've been added onto this year's too 10, but she wasn't.
“I would like to clarify that the allegations against me stating that I had sexual relations with the Ukhozi FM team and that I bribed them in order to win SOTY for my hit single Isibani, are all false. If that were true that would've meant I would have made it this year. I worked very hard, I had no sleep only to market my song and get votes. I would like to thank everybody who was involved in making the song a success. I would also like to thank my company Maz Entertainment for getting my music out there.”
Speaking to TshisaLIVE earlier this year, DJ Hlo said she was glad to be recognised by her fans and was looking to capitalise on the attention.
“It feels amazing, regardless of the backlash. History has been made as the first female DJ to cross over the year, so it feels amazing. My social media has skyrocketed. My life just changed in a blink of an eye. This is huge for me,” she said.
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