South African Singer AzureDé Arrested During Instagram Live, Fans Call Her Bluff

• South African singer AzureDé was arrested during an Instagram Live stream this week, and her team released a statement
• The singer was called out by her fans for staging the arrest, assuming that she would be promoting her upcoming release
• Some of the comments from fans ranged from concerned to livid as they suspected that AzureDé was staging the whole thing

Social media was buzzing after AzureDé was arrested while on an Instagram Live stream. The Sondela singer was recording music in a studio in Johannesburg when men dressed in police uniform, replicating the SAPS, stormed in and disrupted her stream.

Shortly after, the stream ended abruptly, leaving many of her with questions that only she could answer.

AzureDé's team responds to her arrest

The 3 Step singer's team took to social media to confirm that the arrest was 'real.' "We can confirm AzureDé was taken into custody late last night while at a Johannesburg studio. We are working with relevant parties to resolve the matter and will provide updates in due course. We appreciate the outpouring of concern from fans and assure everyone AzureDé’s spirit remains unshaken.”

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After a while, they took to her Instagram page and posted a longer statement assuring her fans that she was indeed in police custody.

“We aim to address the events that transpired during her Instagram Live stream. Firstly, Azure would like to extend her heartfelt gratitude to her fans and supporters who stood firmly by her side during these challenging circumstances.

"While AzuréDé is currently unable to communicate directly, please be assured that she remains resilient, determined, and optimistic. Her team is working tirelessly with legal representatives and relevant authorities to ensure her swift release and a fair resolution to this matter," they wrote.

The statement continues by stating that the singer would not be shaken by what transpired.

"AzuréDé's creativity, passion, and spirit have always been at the core of her identity. This difficult moment will not diminish her voice or her commitment to her art and her fans worldwide.

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"We promise to keep the lines of communication open and provide updates as soon as we can. Thank you for your continued patience, love, and understanding during this critical time. Together, we stand strong.

However, all of this screamed a publicity stunt.

Mzansi slams AzureDé and team

However, Mzansi is not buying any of this, calling it a publicity stunt. Below are some of the reactions:

Rea Mashetla slammed:

"That album/song that you are planning on releasing must be better than this ghetto stunt. After that, get a better PR team if you have one."

Opalineagency_sa shared:

"This is so ghetto."

Khathu_kg was in disbelief:

"Ai could have done it better on that arrest."

Adrian__jac13 shared:

"Please take us seriously, this is not Cartoon Network."

Sphe Floyd slammed:

"Mos, the whole arrest was staged. Firstly, that was not the SAPS. So stop playing with us for views and following."

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Nnu Lannar stated:

"Go to Facebook. We don’t have time for this."

Yugondo Christopher stated:

"Can she be arrested for real, ke this time for misleading the country?"

Curated Playlists Africa said:

"What they are doing to Azure is so wrong."

Mugondo Christopher stated:

"I knew this was staged."

Siri DuPlat said:

"Be strong, our prayers are with you and the team. We hope that she will be okay."

However, on Friday, 15 August 2025, the singer confirmed many of her fans' suspicions that she was promoting a new single. She posted a song cover on Instagram dressed in orange overalls.

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The two stars had many of their fans witnessing them fighting over who introduced the 3Step genre first.

Source: Briefly News