Uncle Waffles Has Another US Star Crushing On Her

And celebrates her one year anniversary

By  | Oct 15, 2022, 11:39 AM  | Uncle Waffles   | Top of the

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Has it just been close to a year since Uncle Waffles  went viral with the video which would launch her mainstream career? In the past 12 months and counting, Uncle Waffles has become one of the leading Amapiano DJs, she has hosted on BBC One Radio, released a multi platinum debut song with Tanzania, which went on to hit a million views in a matter of days.

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But one of the consistent things she has managed to maintain is becoming a sex symbol for many local and international celebrities. Specifically, Canadian rapper Drake. Not only did Drizzy Drake follow Uncle Waffles, but he has also shared her via his Instagram stories. It was also believed that once-upon-a-time that Drake had offered to fly the viral sensation just to meet her face-to-face. 

While Uncle Waffles initially had just men outwardly confessing their affections for her. A few months ago, the DJ revealed that she was interested in both women and men. A fact which seemed to make her even more desirable to the general public, locally and internationally. Now, it seems that her revelation was heard across the seas as Uncle Waffles has a new US singer who is interested in her. 

Uncle Waffles has another US star crushing on her
 
Recently, American singer-songwriter Kehlani was in the country as she was part of the headlining acts for the two-city and two-weekends festival Rocking the Daisies. Starting in Cape Town, Kehlani would come up to Johannesburg as she wrapped the South African leg of her travelling tour.  
 
During her time in Johannesburg, she conducted an interview with SilkourOnLife. While the interview had moments of depth as the singer-songwriter spoke about her musical journey and time in South Africa, Silkour did have fun with Kehlani by asking her if she has a local crush. Kehlani was quick with her answer as she picked Uncle Waffles.
 
Uncle Waffles celebrates a year since viral video
 
On Saturday, 16 October 2021, a viral video featuring a female DJ in a crop top, sagging jeans and G-string straps showing went viral on social media. That video was the introduction of what will be one of the biggest stars to come out of COVID-19 and out of the Amapiano genre, and that artist was Uncle Waffles. Whose real name is Lungelihle Zwane. 
 
Today marks exactly a year since the alleged 30 minute set that she was not meant to play, but became her biggest blessing. Taking to social media, Uncle Waffles, who has had a tumultuous relationship with Twitter went on to thank all the fans and support she has received. 
 
Moreover, her loyal fan base took to the timeline to congratulate her on her one year milestone since becoming a household name due to a viral video with over 5.3 million views and counting.

It will be interesting to see what the next year has in store for Uncle Waffles and her partner/manager Kai, who is the owner of her management company Kreative Korner. 

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