Simphiwe Dana Shares Cryptic Post Amid Backlash; Netizens React: “You’re Moving Like a Politician”

• Veteran musician Simphiwe Dana broke her silence with a vague message after being roasted for accusing actress Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her iconic hairstyles
• The vague message sparked mixed reactions, with some accusing her of behaving like a politician
• Simphiwe Dana was previously compared to a character from a popular kids' cartoon show

Veteran musician Simphiwe Dana has broken her silence with a cryptic post after accusing Nomzamo Mbatha and the Shaka iLembe crew of being copycats in a now-deleted post. Dana trended for something other than her music following the accusations.

The Ndiredi songstress became the butt of social media jokes following her contentious social media post. Netizens waited with bated breath for Simphiwe Dana to address the now-deleted viral post, and her latest social media post caused more buzz than her last one.

Simphiwe Dana posts cryptic message amid backlash

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Taking to her X account on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, Simphiwe Dana blue-ticked the hairstyle drama and shared a cryptic post. The musician who recently performed in Russia expressed optimism and positivity about the day ahead. Her post seemed more like a positive affirmation rather than a subtle response to the backlash sparked by her accusations against Nomzamo Mbatha. The post read:

“Today is gonna be a good day”

See the post below:

Netizens react to Simphiwe Dana's cryptic post amid backlash

In the comments section, netizens shared mixed reactions. While some chastised Simphiwe Dana for her deleted post and advised her to apologise, others advised her to lie low until the backlash dies down.

Here are some of the comments:

@terris_dark asked:

“What good day, Sisi, when you've disappointed a whole lot of us who are pro-culture, pro-black and pro-African?”

@King_Q_95 advised:

“You're moving like a politician, ngoku; lay low, kancane, the girls are still cooking you. 😭😭😭”

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@LeboSopazi asked:

“So, wait; are you pretending like yesterday didn’t happen? I’m not saying apologise, but do not ignore it. If you still stand by your post, do so. But not this [psycho] behaviour of acting as if you didn’t spark a debate, which the majority opposed you on.”

@bloomingsee highlighted:

“You’re an example of ‘until she talks.’ You have a quiet, humble, good-hearted persona. But in reality, you’re jealous, evil-hearted, and bitter.”

@MasterBatema mocked:

“Good morning, Queen! Or should I say, Your Hairness.”

@LadyM1306 advised:

“Mean-girl energy doesn’t suit you. Don’t do what you did ever again, sis.”

Teletubbies dragged into Simphiwe Dana hairstyle drama

The reactions against Simphiwe Dana haven't all been scathing.

Briefly News reported that netizens playfully compared Simphiwe Dana's hairstyle to characters from the popular kids' show Teletubbies.

This was after she accused Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyle. The veteran musician had demanded that Mbatha give her credit for her popular hairdos. South Africans blasted the singer and suggested that she should apologise to Mbatha, as she's an attention-seeker.

Source: Briefly News