President Cyril Ramaphosa has come under fire on social media for his congratulatory message to Grammy-winning SA songstress Tyra.
South Africans were quick to jump on President Cyril Ramaphosa after he posted a 'Woke up to the News' X congratulating Johannesburg-born Tyra on winning her first Grammy Award on Sunday.
The 22-year-old hitmaker rose to the top with her song water He competed against fellow nominees Moussa Keys and Burna Boy in the newly added Best African Music Performance category.
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Cyril Ramaphosa slams Tira's post
As President Ramaphosa's State of the Union Address (Sona) approaches this Thursday, social media users can't help but pull him over the wording of his message, commenting that he was “up very late” for a leader of a nation. did.
“Woke up to the news that our very own Tyra won Best African Music Performance at the #Grammy Awards for her song 'Water'.
“We congratulate you and celebrate with you. Your victory confirms South Africa's continued success in various international forums. Thank you for your integrity and for flying the flag.”
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Questions were also raised as to why Ramaphosa never recently congratulated South African mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Drikas du Plessis on winning the UFC middleweight title. @Krugersville I will raise the issue of the upcoming 2024 national and local elections.
“She didn't vote for the ANC. Forget it, Mr. President!”
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“We can’t even supply water to KZN.”
Internationally renowned South African musician, producer and parody artist David Scott, aka Kifness, also weighed in, referencing Tyra's winning song title and KwaZulu-Natal's water crisis.
“On the other hand, KZN cannot even supply water.”
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@Goddess Oshun Commenting on the cost of living crisis and rising interest rates that are negatively impacting the nation, he said:
“Our economy is in decline and the president still wakes up at 9 a.m.? Register to vote.”
@RoundHouseBet In 2020, he referenced the president's now-famous “mask failure” while addressing the nation during a strict lockdown due to the coronavirus.
“I'm taking off my nightgown and trying to understand what's going on in SA.”
Watch: Tyra's “Water”
Singing sensation Tyra toured with rapper Chris Brown from February to March 2023 before releasing her hit song water In July.
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