Acclaimed singer Mawhoo has fired her sister Noxolo Ngema, following a heated fallout that has left the siblings estranged.
The decision marks a significant shift for the artist, born Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema, who is known for her family-focused approach to business.
Mawhoo Fires Sister as Manager
Noxolo had served as Mawhoo’s manager, overseeing bookings, schedules, and brand management. However, a source close to the situation told Zimoja that there were cracks in their professional relationship.
“They fought, she kicked her out of the apartment, and they are no longer working together,” the source said, adding, “They are not on speaking terms…long family drama.”
The rift reportedly escalated while the sisters were living together in an apartment in northern Johannesburg as Mawhoo awaited the completion of her new home. According to the source, Noxolo’s growing comfort in her role led to lapses in performance.
“She started missing gigs or not taking certain bookings that Mawhoo would have accepted,” the source claimed.
Why The Sisters Fell Out
Mawhoo Fires Sister Manager
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Noxolo’s ambitions as a singer may have also contributed to the tension. She collaborated with Mawhoo, DJ Maphorisa, and Visca on the 2022 hit song Impilo. This dual role as both manager and aspiring artist allegedly created competition between the sisters.
“That also comes into play when your manager also wants to be a star. Noxolo sometimes behaved more like a star when her duty was to manage the brand, handle bookings, schedules, contracts, and all the administration of making Mawhoo a brand.”
Despite the professional fallout, Mawhoo has not disclosed further details about their conflict.
Mawhoo confirmed the split:
“Unfortunately, we are no longer working together, but we are family.”
Attempts to reach Noxolo for comment were unsuccessful.