Amapiano producer Kabza De Small became a trending topic after podcast host Maesela Ledwaba made disparaging comments about his physical appearance during an episode of Piano Pulse Podcast. Ledwaba compared the musician to iGwinya, a South African fried dough delicacy, while discussing how financial success affects artists' lifestyles and looks.
The remarks sparked immediate online backlash, with listeners accusing Ledwaba of body shaming. Critics responded by targeting the host's appearance in return. Ledwaba subsequently apologized, clarifying that he intended to highlight how prosperity had transformed various aspects of the artist's life rather than insult him. Co-host Sfiso Ndlovu pointed out during the broadcast that Ledwaba himself had experienced similar physical changes since gaining prominence.
Piano Pulse Podcast has previously courted controversy, with Ndlovu acknowledging mismanagement of payments to JL SA for Hamba Juba. The show also drew criticism after hosts labeled rapper Sizwe Alakine's partner Gigi Lamayne as inferior compared with his former girlfriend Lootlove.
The remarks sparked immediate online backlash, with listeners accusing Ledwaba of body shaming. Critics responded by targeting the host's appearance in return. Ledwaba subsequently apologized, clarifying that he intended to highlight how prosperity had transformed various aspects of the artist's life rather than insult him. Co-host Sfiso Ndlovu pointed out during the broadcast that Ledwaba himself had experienced similar physical changes since gaining prominence.
Piano Pulse Podcast has previously courted controversy, with Ndlovu acknowledging mismanagement of payments to JL SA for Hamba Juba. The show also drew criticism after hosts labeled rapper Sizwe Alakine's partner Gigi Lamayne as inferior compared with his former girlfriend Lootlove.
