Read More: STATEMENT: Family Confirms Kuli's Passing
This follows after in a tweet, the controversial who goes by the handle of @ChrisExcel102, pitted Phil against blogger Musa Khawula who has been taking Twitter by storm lately with the hottest tea in ZAlebville.
Chris claimed the reason why Musa is better than Phil its because of his emotional intelligence. She accused Phil of being emotional and worshipping celebrities in order to secure event invitations.
Phil did not take these accusations lightly. He clapped back at the Twitter user gracefully. Responding to the troll he said, "The fact that you’d even write this nonsense shows how f*cked up and vile you lot are. I knew Kuli long before Twitter existed. I spoke to her few days ago about her new show. I worked with her on 3 shows. This is hard to deal with & yr friend dares to mock me & demand I post."
The fact that you’d even write this nonsense shows how fucked up and vile you lot are.
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 10, 2022
I knew Kuli long before Twitter existed. I spoke to her few days ago about her new show.
I worked with her on 3 shows. This is hard to deal with & yr friend dares to mock me & demand I post https://t.co/tn60JEN0c3
Well you can fuck off too and punt Musa all you want. That won’t stop my bag or reduce my name.
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 10, 2022
My name is my work & I will defend it even if I have to write an essay.
And I’d rather suck up to celebrities than flip flopping broke ass dick riders like you.
Ain’t scare of u
Phil later apologized for using profanities in his tweet on such an emotional day to many people. Chris showed him love but he was quick to silence her.
I don’t love you.
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 10, 2022
You were mean and phony today. But do you!
Hope it works out for you.
Wish you well and never to experience what I endured today. https://t.co/kjvAmxWRCb
Her family confirmed her passing this afternoon through a statement: "It is with profound regret and sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our dear daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt Nomakula ‘Kuli’ Roberts (49)" the statement reads.
"She sadly passed away last night (10th February) in Johannesburg," the statement continues.
"Affectionately known and loved by her friends, family, and the South African entertainment industry at large, Kuli Roberts was an all-round media personality who was always the life of any gathering."
"Her love for family, friends, work and very importantly her community is well known. Kuli leaves behind her two children, her beloved grandchild, her parents and three siblings."
Several celebs have taken to their social media accounts to remember the bubbly and energetic TV star who's career spanned several decades.
Shauwn Mkhize wrote on her IG account "Such terrible news to hear about the passing of Kuli Roberts. You were truly the life of the party. You made your mark in our hearts and will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace my sister."
@PabiMoloi tweeted "Such terrible news to hear about the passing of Kuli Roberts. You were truly the life of the party. You made your mark in our hearts and will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace my sister."
Rest in peace Kuli!
Image Cred: Twitter
My sister. Fierce defender. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for embodying true Ubuntu. I keep hearing your voice saying Mtana se khaya we are family. Heaven is richer. You LIVED! I feel fortunate to have been in your orbit. I love you. Rest well Queen. #RIPKuliRoberts pic.twitter.com/cfvKJvOmHT
— Pabi Moloi (@PabiMoloi) February 10, 2022