South African musician Makhadzi responds to criticism from some Zimbabwean social media users who accuse her of hating Zimbabweans. In her response, she says she is shocked by the allegations, pointing to what she describes as years of supporting artists from Zimbabwe and working alongside talent from the neighbouring country. The backlash comes amid reports that her scheduled performance in Zimbabwe is cancelled. The cancellation is linked in the coverage to broader tensions in Zimbabwe, including growing anti-illegal elements mentioned by the outlets. The reports describe the dispute as occurring primarily online, where some users question Makhadzi’s intentions toward Zimbabweans. Across the sources, the core details are that Makhadzi publicly addresses the claims, rejects the idea that she hates Zimbabweans, and references her past support for Zimbabwean artists, while her Zimbabwe appearance does not go ahead as planned. The outlets present her reaction as a direct response to the allegations and the resulting fallout.