Due to the provocative nature of her on-stage antics, Zodwa Wabantu has been barred from performing in Malawi.
Security services in Malawi have been asked to prevent Zodwa from entering the country.
On the 10th of June, Zodwa was scheduled to perform at the Winter Amapiano Vibes. The event will take held in Blantyre at the Dominics Hotel.
When she was banned from performing, Zodwa said she would still be attending the event. However, the Malawian Government has since issued strict instructions to deny the South African dancer access into the country in any capacity.
Malawi’s Secretary of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife wrote to the country’s Homeland Security department, expressing concerns regarding her controversial stage acts.
Zodwa Wabantu is known for her sexually suggestive dances, nudity and even allowing men to touch her during performances.
Her permit for performing was denied by the Censorship and Control of Entertainment Act.
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“In the processing of the application, board had to review the pictures and videos clips that are in circulation depicting Zodwa Wabanatu on stage. The ministry has noted that Zodwa has built her career and fame around morally degrading stage acts which include flaunting her nudity to audiences.”
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Myuzik Pusha Entertainment, organisers of the event have since said that they will take the issue to court.