DJ Chymamusique denies using witchcraft to fast-track his career

Music producer Chymamusique is disgusted by claims that he intends to bewitch people for monetary gain.

The Limpopo-born musician, whose real name is Collen Ntala Mmotla, who is known for his deep house tunes, wrote on his timeline on Tuesday night: “So September 24 is a Tuesday, it’s a public holiday ... I wanna host the biggest braai lunch! Who’s in? Free braai meal from 2pm to 4pm.”

This was followed by a series of X posts suggesting he was using the dark art of entering into an agreement with spirits to acquire instant wealth. 

A user tweeted: “Not saying uthwele [to partake in an agreement with evil spirits to attain your hearts desires] or anything but this is one of the favourite things abantu abathwele like to do, after that nonke enidle [all of you who ate] that 'free' braaied meat you will see flames. Nothing for mahala [free] in this world.”

Another X user tweeted: “Work hard until they say 'Uthwele'.”

Chymamusique told TshisaLIVE he is disappointed by the allegations.

“Nowadays every sign of progress towards success means there's a special elite organisation enhancing your personality or career. They are all saying that but they are the first ones to purchase tickets towards my men's conference,” he said.

Asked what his men's conference was about, he said: “As for me, who really went through turbulent times which resulted in me taking time off from the industry, I host this men's conference to unpack the challenges we face as men. A men's conference is aimed at uniting men to discuss their struggles, mental health, relationships and fatherhood.

“With regards to the braai, I'm hosting a 'Chyma and friends' lunch. It's just like a men's conference. We'll be networking with other guys from different sectors in society — lawyers, doctors, taxi drivers, DJs, chartered accountants, footballers and many more —but being there for a great purpose, which we tend to shy away from, because society [tells] us men not to cry and not to open up about our daily struggles.

“Our next men's conference or camp will be hosted in Middelburg.”

Chymamusique said he and Wholesome by Ecue 4.0 will host a networking session at Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West on September 24.

“It's painful what some people tend to label us as being part of certain organisations, and I think if I'd join those organisation, that means I went there willingly, I'd like to reassure my fans and extended family members that I am not part of those things.”