Uncle Waffles’ New Video Sparks Ozempic Allegations: “Wasn’t She Chubby a Few Weeks Ago”

Uncle Waffles’ New Video Sparks Ozempic Allegations: “Wasn’t She Chubby a Few Weeks Ago”

  • Swazi-born Amapiano DJ and music producer Uncle Waffles made headlines on social media regarding a recent video of herself
  • An online user posted a clip of the star looking slimmer than usual, which sparked a lot of Ozempic allegations
  • Many netizens questioned Uncle Waffles' sudden weight loss as they flooded the comment section with their reactions

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Netizens reacted to Uncle Waffles' recent weight loss.
Uncle Waffles sparked Ozempic rumours. Image: Edward Berthelo and Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
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Welele, Uncle Waffles once again made headlines on social media regarding her latest weight loss, which had many netizens speculating that she might be on Ozempic.

Many celebrities who lost weight drastically have been accused of using Ozempic to shed some fat quicker than going to a gym or following a strict diet, and DJ Shimza was one of those popular peeps who have raised a lot of suspicion.

On Sunday, 17 August 2025, an online user @PianoConnectSA posted a video of the Swazi-born star looking way slimmer than she was weeks before this clip resurfaced and sparked Ozempic allegations after she was severely bashed for her weight gain on social media.

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Netizens react to Uncle Waffles' sudden weight loss

Shortly after the video went viral on social media, many netizens couldn't help but wonder how she managed to lose some weight in a short space of time, as they flooded the comment section with their reaction. Here's what they had to say below:

@MosesePule questioned:

"Wasn't she chubby a few weeks ago?"

@Hlulani101 said:

"I don't know what it is, but there's just something about this Hun... I can't point it out."

@BubsyUnited commented:

"The use of Ozempic in South African Celebrities is increasing."

@DarkSk25 responded:

"Being an entertainer is weird....America is hellbent on destroying SA, yet our performers LOVE that country....Despite being from Swaziland, SA gave the platform to the US....but let me thul."

@lindie_bbe replied:

"She worked on her weight gain."

@MsNamzieMol stated:

"How did she lose weight? I need tips."

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@CJ_KIRIN mentioned:

"Is everyone on Ozempic? She was literally thick just a month ago!"
Netizens reacted to Uncle Waffles' weight loss.
Uncle Waffles was accused of using Ozempic. Image: @unclewaffles
Source: Instagram

SA celebs praised for their hot bodies

We all know South African ladies are blessed with the best bodies. Fans have given many celebrities their flowers for always showing off their natural curves. One of the many celebs who has been praised for her perfect hourglass figure is The Real Housewives of Durban star, Londie London. Fans have also defended her from trolls who have accused the reality TV star of having plastic surgery to get her body.

Former Generations: The Legacy actress Denise Zimba nearly broke the internet when she posted snaps of her curves on social media. Thuli P and Mihlali Ndamase have also caused a buzz with their hot bodies, despite the rumours that they both had some work done. The stars have never addressed the rumours.

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Uncle Waffles' lookalike shocks Mzansi

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that social media users across Mzansi reacted with amazement after an Uncle Waffles lookalike shared a picture online that showed she looked just like the recording artist.

The picture shared by social media user @dinaamorrr stunned fans as they said she looked just like the Mzansi recording artist, who is one of the most established stars in South Africa. Fans across Mzansi said they thought the Urban Music Award-winning artist was in the picture as they continued to make notes about the similarities.

Source: Briefly News

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Mbali Tebele (Entertainment Editor) Mbali Tebele is a multimedia journalist with seven years of experience in entertainment & sports, holding a national diploma from IIE Rosebank College (2019). She started her career in 2018 as a news writer & videographer, then moved to Add-X Marketing Solution as an account coordinator & social media assistant (2020). She was a freelance writer at Newskoop (2021) and a multimedia journalist and social media assistant at Daily Sun Newspaper (2022). Email: mbali.tebele@briefly.co.za

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