Amapiano hitmaker Aymos has once again found himself at the centre of social media chatter, this time after a viral meme made jokes about his appearance, style and sexuality. However, rather than firing back at the trolls or turning the moment into a serious confrontation, the “Babili Shili” hitmaker responded with a single Zulu word that said everything.
The meme paired a portrait photo of Aymos, wearing a patterned top, alongside an image of a tomboyish woman. The caption jokingly labelled the two as “not straight” and read: “You know the December is going to be fire when these two ‘not-straight’ release songs in September.”
Instead of responding with anger, Aymos appeared to take the joke in stride. The Amapiano vocalist reposted the meme on Facebook and added the simple response, “Cabanga… 🤦♂️”
The Zulu word loosely translates to “Imagine…” or “Just think about it…,” with the facepalm emoji adding another layer of disbelief and amusement to his reaction. His response quickly caught the attention of fans and followers, who flooded the comment section with a mixture of laughter, confusion and unwavering support for the singer.
Aymos, whose real name is Aymos Shili, is no stranger to online conversations surrounding his soft-spoken personality and unique sense of style. Over the years, internet trolls have occasionally used his appearance and demeanour as material for jokes and speculation. However, the vocalist has often chosen not to give such comments more attention than they deserve.
This time was no different. By responding in a lighthearted manner, Aymos showed that he was not interested in turning a social media joke into a major controversy. Instead, he appeared to brush it off and keep the moment moving, much to the amusement of his supporters.
The comment section soon became a space for fans and fellow artists to show the singer some love. DJ Shimza was among those who reacted, writing, “And I’m listening to your hit Mr Shili Xigubhu. 🔥🔥”
La Dhlamini also praised the artist’s reaction, commenting, “I love your spirit, Aymos. ❤️💫🫰”
Other followers admitted that the meme had left them laughing, while some jumped to the singer’s defence and praised his ability to handle online banter without losing his composure.
Ultimately, Aymos’ response proved that sometimes one word is enough. Rather than allowing the meme to distract him from his music, the vocalist kept his reaction playful and brief.
With summer approaching and new music expected to dominate conversations, Aymos’ fans appear far more interested in what he is dropping next than in what he is wearing or the assumptions people make about him. And judging by his reaction, Aymos is more than happy to let the music do the talking.
