NTOMBENINGI and Imfez’emnyama planned a private photo shoot for their new single.
But something special was about to happen.
NTOMBENINGI DIDN’T KNOW THE SINGER HAD A SURPRISE UP HIS SLEEVE FOR THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE!
“We are engaged!” confirmed Ukhozi FM’s newest presenter Ntombeningi and maskandi singer Imfez’emnyama to Daily Sun.
Ntombeningi, real name Sabelo Sithole said Imfez’emnyama, real name Phumlani Khumalo, proposed three weeks ago.
“We became friends in 2019 and fell in love in 2020. We’ve been together since then. Three weeks ago we went for a very private photo shoot.
“The plan was that we would take pictures for Ngenelela, our single,” said Ntombeningi.
“He came up with the idea of us dressing like we were getting married, so people see that we are a couple without us explaining ourselves to the world.”
Ntombeningi thought that was a good idea.
“However, he had a surprise for me. I had no idea he was going to propose. He had it all planned.”
Ntombeningi said a few days ago someone got hold of the pictures.
“That is why we are now making our relationship known to the public. People have been sending me messages on social media asking what Imfezi and I are doing. So now it is out, we are together!”
Ntombeningi said they were uncomfortable with sharing their relationship due to the fear of being judged, especially by maskandi artists.
“In the Zulu culture it is an embarrassment and a shame to be gay, especially being openly gay. I’ve experienced this before but Imfez’emnyama hasn’t. When I was growing up, my family was at risk because of me. They would get threatened because of my sexuality,” said Ntombeningi.
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“Maskandi musicians are exactly like the Zulu tribe, they wouldn’t just accept something like this. Imfez’emnyama is big and has a huge following. We’ve been cautious because we didn’t want anything to happen to him,” said Ntombeningi.
“But at the same time, we had always wanted to go public, so we become an example. I guess now is the time.”
Imfez’emnyama did not want to talk much, he just confirmed that he and Ntombeningi are together.
“We were not ready for this to go out, but it’s been leaked and we figured it was time to make it public. Yes, Ntombeningi and I are together,” he said.
