Amapiano vocalist Babalwa M is under fire after a live performance video from Kelvin Momo’s One Man Show in Mozambique surfaced online and failed to impress fans. Known for her ethereal voice and emotional delivery on studio tracks, the singer is now facing backlash after a clip of her performance went viral—sparking criticism over her vocals and stage presence.
The video, shared on Tuesday, 29 July 2025, by popular X (formerly Twitter) user @PianoConnectSA, shows Babalwa M performing alongside her longtime collaborator and boyfriend Kelvin Momo, who was behind the decks during her set. However, fans were quick to point out that something was off. Some accused the singer of being off-key, while others speculated she may have been intoxicated during the performance.
“”She can’t sing, her nose still has snow & she keeps covering her body while performing. Leave music guys, it’s not for everyone.” one commenter posted.” “I blame alcohol for everything. The voice, the body, the overall presentation. Can’t be sober.” Another viewer added, “She looked dazed. Maybe nerves or something else. But this wasn’t it.”
The criticism comes as a surprise to many, considering Babalwa M’s reputation for delivering soulful, polished vocals on studio hits like Iplan, Memeza, and her more recent 2024 release Candour, which received wide praise for its vulnerable lyricism and lush production.
Fans are now divided—some defending her as having a “bad day” or suffering technical issues, while others demand more accountability from artists when performing live.
“There’s nothing wrong with this, she’s just tipsy but still sings beautifully.” said one supporter. Meanwhile, others pointed out that as a professional artist performing on a major platform, standards are expected to be upheld.
Whether this incident will have a lasting impact on Babalwa M’s career remains to be seen, but fans are hopeful she’ll bounce back stronger in her next performance—and possibly address the concerns head-on.
Babalwa M performing live with Kelvin Momo behind the decks 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/oLAEWKyRPl
— Piano Connect (@PianoConnectSA) July 29, 2025
