Anele Mdoda Trolls Simphiwe Dana After She Claimed That Celebs Are Copying Her Hairstyles, SA Reacts

• South African broadcaster Anele Mdoda recently trolled the popular songstress, Simphiwe Dana
• This was after Dana blasted Nomzamo Mbatha and others, claiming that they copied her hairstyle and never acknowledged her
• Many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions to Anele Mdoda's troll
• Professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane told Briefly News that traditional African hairstyles are increasingly influencing trends in mainstream media

Yoh, Anele Mdoda didn’t hold back from blasting Simphiwe Dana after the damning claims she made on social media. The South African broadcaster had something to say to the songstress after she came for Nomzamo Mbatha and the Shaka iLembe team.

On Monday, 28 July 2025, the 947 radio host, who previously had a heated debate with actress Dineo Langa on X (formerly Twitter) in June 2025, took a jab at Dana on social media.

In her tweet, Mdoda jokingly wrote that actress Baby Cele should lawyer up after she wore a similar Africentric hairstyle to the one the Ndiredi hitmaker often wears. Anele posted a screenshot of Baby Cele alongside her post.

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See the tweet below:

Professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane spoke to Briefly News about the rising trend of traditional African hairstyles shaping looks in mainstream media. He explained:

"I think it’s powerful to see traditional African hairstyles getting the attention they deserve. These are not just trends, they are rooted in culture, pride, and identity."

Netizens react to Anele Mdoda's troll

Many netizens found Anele Mdoda's tweet funny, as most of them joked about it as they flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say below:

@RONIN_JimNjAcK joked:

"Because losing belongings over hair won't be nice."

@tholoana_m said:

"Bathong, she'll be sued twice on Genesis and Shaka iLembe, yoh."

@bsibisi1 commented:

"When I saw her tweet early this morning, I knew the cooking that was awaiting her was of biblical proportions."

@sidonyn wrote:

"I see what you did there, she better indeed or else the uDanisile will fetch her."

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@Slykadi20 responded:

"Not the subtitles refusing to even pay Simphiwe Dana."

Sannah Mchunu mocks Simphiwe Dana

Since the whole hair drama started on social media regarding Simphiwe Dana feeling unappreciated and acknowledged for the Africentrice hairstyles, which many productions show off on TV, former Gomora actress Sannah Mchunu also mocked the songstress for coming at Nomzamo Mbatha on social media.

In her Instagram post, she shared on Monday, 28 July 2025, she shared two separate shady pictures, poking fun at the Ndiredi singer. She referred to her using the hit 2004 song, saying she was 'Ndirediiii.'

"What are you guys doing to Ndirediii?" she said in one post, sharing the screenshot of Dana's post.

In another, Sannah Mchunu, who nailed the role of Zodwa on the Mzansi Magic drama series, Gomora, posted a photo of her donning a similar hairdo, joking that she should have also asked for Dana's permission.

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Simphiwe Dana accuses Gayton McKenzie of lying

Simphiwe Dana isn't always poised and demure, as her fans and a government official found out in 2024. Briefly News previously reported that Simphiwe Dana accused the then-newly appointed Minister Gayton McKenzie of lying.

She claimed that Gayton McKenzie had falsely listed her as a beneficiary of a relief fund when she never received any money from his ministry. Dana clarified that her music director, Titi, applied on her behalf without her knowledge. Many netizens reacted to these accusations.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News