While entertainment commentator Phil Mphela mourns the untimely passing of his dear friend TV actress and presenter Kuli Roberts, a tweep has ruffled his feathers by taking a jab at him.
Read More: STATEMENT: Family Confirms Kuli's Passing
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."
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.According to several media reports, Kuli Roberts died last night after collapsing on the set of a new show she was working on. Her untimely passing has sent shockwaves across the country and messages of condolences haven't stopped pouring in to her friends and family.
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!
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