Simphiwe Dana Hints at Career Advancement Amid Nomzamo Mbatha Drama

• Simphiwe Dana recently hinted at a possible career glow-up after connecting with her former record label
• It seems that the singer may be working on new music or something related, and expressed that the meeting was fruitful
• Meanwhile, she is still receiving criticism after she accused Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her
• Professional hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane discussed with Briefly News how traditional African hairstyles are gaining traction in mainstream media trends

Simphiwe Dana has moved on from her drama with Nomzamo Mbatha to focus on her career, and she hinted at making some serious moves with a renowned record label.

Simphiwe Dana announces business moves

Singer Simphiwe Dana hinted at possibly levelling up in her career after a "successful meeting" with her former record label.

The Ndiredi singer shared a Twitter (X) post on 29 July 2025 after meeting with representatives from the Gallo Record Company, and posed outside a building following the meeting:

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"A successful meeting with my former record label, Gallo. It is a good day."

The singer signed with Gallo before the release of her award-winning debut album Zandilise in 2004. Though it's unknown when or why she parted ways with the label, her cheerfulness at the meeting after once "being wronged" hinted at a possible revival of their partnership

However, her mood was entirely different just days before the meeting.

Briefly News reported on the reactions to Dana's allegations towards Nomzamo Mbatha and the Shaka iLembe creators, claiming ownership of the actress's hairstyles.

Dana demanded to be credited for inspiring the singer's hairstyles, causing a social media storm.

Renowned hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane highlighted to Briefly News the growing impact of African heritage on contemporary hair trends seen across mainstream media. He said:

"As stylists, we guide the beauty journey with love, pride, and respect for where our styles come from. We don’t just follow trends we translate identity.

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As professionals in the hair industry, we carry the responsibility to educate, honour, and evolve with our clients—whether the look is inspired by culture, celebrity, or personal reinvention."

Here's what South Africans said about Simphiwe Dana's update

Social media users trolled the singer about the hairstyle situation:

MashapaKabelo1 said:

"I'm sure you want credit for the pose."

VITO_G_Wagon wrote:

"You must bookmark your hairstyles going forward."

Aksitoti_Banks added:

"The Queen of hairstyles."

DDT_PM posted:

"Hope they didn't copy your vocals to give it to someone else."

AzeeBoss responded:

"Hope they didn’t copy anything from you."

makinkuna commented:

"Ah, let me quickly appreciate and recognise you for this red jacket I'm wearing, thank you, Queen."

Iam_VickyWOG asked:

"Chomi, I want the hairstyle you have. Can I copy and paste it before you reprimand me?"

Meanwhile, others accused Simphiwe of using Nomzamo Mbatha and Shaka iLembe to generate a buzz around her career:

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ShellyOfLondon ridiculed Simphiwe Dana:

"Thanks to Nomzamo Mbatha, you've revived whatever was left of your career."

MatyBongani commented:

"This genius, knowing fully well she was going to trend and hopefully release a few bangers."

dolls_babyy responded:

"She did all that so that she could revive her career?"

Nomzamo Mbatha reacts to Paul Mashatile dating rumours

Speaking of Nomzamo Mbatha, Briefly News shared online reactions to the Shaka iLembe actress being accused of dating Paul Mashatile.

She quickly put the allegations to rest with receipts, and many of her supporters defended her:

UncleG0202 said:

"Come on, guys, give Shandu ka Ndaba a break. First it was Ndiready (Simphiwe Dana), now this. It was used as a luxury lodge or villa, available for booking."

Source: Briefly News