Sithelo Shozi is a South African entertainer who is drawing the attention of fans and followers through her work as a DJ, musician, and social media creator. The 1994-born gained fame when she appeared on The Masked Singer, and at the rate she is going, she would reach the peak of her career soonest.
While thriving to pursue new career opportunities, the mother of three has had her share of controversies including her relationships with Lord Phil and Andile Mpisane. She welcomed a son with Lord Phil and two daughters with Mpisane. Here is everything to know about her life.
She was Born and Raised in KwaZulu Natal
Sithelo Shozi was born in the Umkomaas neighborhood of KwaZulu Natal on April 17, 1994. Her mother is a serving minister. There have been claims that Sithelo neglected her mother in a rented apartment in KwaZulu Natal.
These came about after the alleged two-bedroom apartment her mother lives in circulated online. While Sithelo did not explain or try to shed light on the accusations, she maintained that she does not ‘clear nonsense’. Aside from this, not much is known about her father’s identity.
Moving on, Sithelo has a sister named Zekthelo Shozi whom she shares a close relationship and this is proven by their social media updates.
More on her background, the DJ completed her high school education at Scottsburgh High School. After this, she studied Political Theory at the University of KwaZulu Natal. She also enrolled to study at POW Academy in Durban where she honed her skills in playing recorded music.
How Did She Become Famous?
Sithelo is a woman who wears many career hats. Starting from her work as a DJ to music and social media updates, the KwaZulu native has a way of keeping fans and followers entertained. Understandably, this explains her fame and popularity.
Over the years, she has put her training in music to use. If she is not at clubhouses or pubs doing her DJ work, Sithelo sings her songs.
In July 2019, she released Forever, a song she featured SkyeWamda. Following this, she continued to expand her career leading to the release of other materials including Hell and Back in 2022. The song was based on a heartbreak from a previous relationship.
More to her fame, Sithelo also uses her social media platform to promote brands and products. She can be seen striking different poses wearing luxury clothing and shoes while also hanging out at fun places.
She added to her growing fame when she appeared as a detective on The Masked Singer South Africa. In an August 2023 Instagram update, she revealed that the SABC show is her first TV job and she cannot wait for the second season to start airing.
Her Controversial Love Affairs
https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6DV9Zoiv5/?hl=en
At the time of filing this report, Sithelo has never been married, however, she has been in highly publicized relationships with men like Makhosini ‘Lord Phil’ Maseko and Andile Mpisane. Through this, she gave birth to three children.
Her relationship with Lord Phil dates back to 2015. It is alleged that they started dating while Lord Phil was still married to Thandeka Sibiya. The relationship led to the birth of her oldest child, a boy named Makhosini Nhlelozikathixo. Sadly, the scandal led to Lord Phil and Sibiya’s divorce. One would wonder if Lord Phil is involved in the life of his son. As it is, this remains unclear.
Her relationship with Andile had its share of controversies. First, she was 7 years older than the soccer player. While age differences have been observed in celebrity relationships, theirs was unique in that, Andile was only 17 years old while Sithole was 24 years old when they started dating.
More on their relationship, Andile is from a royal family so many felt Sithole was an opportunist. Also, it is said that Andile’s mum, Shauwn ‘MaMhize’ Mkhize was not in support of the relationship. Understandably, MaMhize made it obvious that she would not support anyone using pregnancy to become a member of the royal family nor would she accept a baby mama.
Regardless of these issues, Sithole welcomed two children during the relationship. They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Florence Mpisane on May 2, 2020. This was followed shortly after by another daughter, Likuwe Mpisane on July 21, 2021.
Despite welcoming two daughters, Sithole and Andile broke up after Andile doubted the paternity of their second daughter. Also, she alleged abuse. While this was still ongoing, it was revealed that Andile had gotten married to Tamia Mpisane whom he shares two children.
See Also: Kamo Mphela – 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About The South African Entertainer
The DJ was Reportedly Denied Seeing her Older Daughter, Florence
Following the messy breakup, rumors made rounds that Sithole’s daughter, Florence was forcefully taken from her. According to the speculations, she was thrown out of the home she shares with Andile while the car he bought for her was confiscated.
As it is, she refuted the claims while Andile’s mother also released a statement to say none of these happened. Moreso, the ex-lovers never revealed the result of the paternity test conducted on Sithole’s youngest child.
According to reports, Sithole filed for a protection order in August 2022. Though she did not name Andile, the content of her online petition inferred that she had suffered from his abuse. She revealed that she had been intimidated and bullied by a powerful family.
As it is, her petition received over 45000 signatures. While nothing was heard of the case after that, the pair made waves again when it was revealed that she got a warrant of arrest against Andile for violating a protection order.
However, a close look at the details showed that he had not violated the protection and hence, the police are said to have advised her to wait till Andile violated it before they can arrest him.
