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Maphuma apologises for missing show in Mozambique

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June 05, 2025

AMAPIANO sensation Scotts Maphuma, real name Mpho Lebajoa, has apologised for missing “Lizha só festas”, a Children’s Day festival that he was scheduled to headline in Matola, Mozambique.

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Lebajoa was arrested by Mozambican authorities over the weekend, with news of his arrest surfacing on Monday, June 2, for not showing up at the event he was paid and booked for.

A video of the artist in a police holding cell was shared by local reporters from Mz Magazine News on their Instagram with a caption that reads: “Scotts Maphuma é levado à esquadra por nao ter chegado a tempo de actuar.”

It translates to: “Scotts Maphuma is taken to the police station for not arriving on time to perform.”

Lebajoa was meant to headline the festival on Sunday, June 1. His absence sparked outrage from fans and parents who were upset that he missed the highly anticipated event.

The disappointed attendees expressed outrage, claiming that Lebajoa’ late arrival was due to a detour to a royal event.

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