Makhadzi, the BET Award-winning musician, has revealed that her upcoming album was hacked, forcing her to release some of her music earlier than planned. The South African star took to social media to expose the alleged hacker, sharing photos of the man she claims was responsible for the leak.
The incident came to light when Makhadzi, famous for hits like “Motorokisi,” shared that she was left with no choice but to release a single ahead of schedule to prevent the hacker from leaking it first.
“ATTENTION ‼️ This is the man who hacked my album… Unfortunately, he’s failing to upload it. I am now forced to drop ‘Aiwa Bafana’ visuals this Friday before he can leak it… Let’s hope October 4th arrives before he leaks the whole album,” she wrote in a post that quickly gained traction.
Makhadzi’s upcoming album, titled *Miracle Child*, was initially slated for release later, but the hacking incident disrupted those plans. The singer is now releasing some of the content earlier to prevent the hacker from taking control of the narrative. Despite this setback, Makhadzi remains hopeful that her official release date will still go as planned.https://twitter.com/MakhadziSA/status/1835748961136587208?s=19
Earlier this month, Makhadzi announced her new album, sharing the inspiration behind it. According to the singer, the title *Miracle Child* reflects her belief in herself as someone who has overcome numerous challenges in life. She expressed her gratitude to God, whom she credits with giving her another chance to succeed.
“What’s life without challenges and celebration? How do you know God if He has never come and rescued you, giving you another chance to breathe and count your blessings? Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce my album cover, *A Miracle Child,*” Makhadzi wrote on Instagram.
She further elaborated on the meaning behind the album’s visuals, stating that it symbolizes both her struggles and successes.
“I opened my wardrobe and found nothing to wear to cover my pain and celebrations. I decided not to cover them; instead, I wore all my pain and celebrations. All challenges in life are God’s protection, and all celebrations are God’s blessings and miracles,” she added.
After unveiling her album cover, fans were quick to notice the striking resemblance between Makhadzi’s artwork and the cover of Rihanna’s *Unapologetic* album. Both album covers feature similar hairstyles and hand placements, with comparable fonts and color schemes. While the similarities drew attention, Makhadzi has not directly commented on the comparison.
The singer’s new album will be released under her own label, Makhadzi Entertainment, which continues to strengthen her presence in the South African music industry.
This isn’t the first time Makhadzi has had to overcome challenges in her career. Earlier this year, she shared in an interview that she had to borrow money from a loan shark to attend the prestigious BET Awards ceremony. Her journey, filled with both struggles and triumphs, continues to inspire fans across the globe.
Despite the setback caused by the album leak, Makhadzi’s fans are eagerly awaiting her new music. The early release of her single and visuals for *Aiwa Bafana* has only heightened anticipation for the full album, which is expected to drop on October 4, 2024.
With her resilience and determination, Makhadzi is once again proving why she remains one of South Africa’s most beloved and influential artists.