Amapiano artist Sir Trill was set to have a radio interview with broadcaster Thabo T-bose Mokwele on his Kaya959 show, The Best in the City, on Friday morning, but he did not show up because it “was too early”.
Tbose took to Twitter to express how sad he was at Trill’s reluctance to get out of bed before 09:00.
My heart just sank, Sir Trill says my show is too early . I was really looking forward to hosting him https://t.co/cb841hmmlS
— T. (@tboseZA) September 16, 2021
Mokwele’s show is known for being interactive, educational, and empowering while highlighting some of South Africa’s best personalities.
Sir Trill responds to radio interview no-show
Trill is known for his contributions to some of the biggest piano hits in the country. He has been featured on hit songs such as John Wick, Emlajeni, Phuze, and many more. Therefore, his cancellation disappointed many South Africans as well.
However, the John Wick hitmaker seems to be a man of few words. In the midst of the commotion on Twitter, the artist simply said he realised that he is being “bullied” for his silence. He said many of the things said about him are false but he would rather continue with his silence than address the misconceptions.
I REALISED IM ALWAYS BEING BULLIED BECAUSE OF MY QUIETNESS.
— #JOHNWICK (@SIR_TRILLSA) September 17, 2021
ALOT OF FALSE THINGS ARE SAID ABOUT ME AND I ALWAYS KEEP QUIET..
Here’s how fans reacted to Trill’s stunt
Trill was already trending for his controversial collaboration with entertainer Khanyi Mbau that he teased on social media this week.
However, after radio host Mokwele shared his sadness about the Amapiano artist not showing up, the conversation quickly shifted.
Here are some of the reactions we picked out from social media.
Not Sir Trill giving us early 2000s artist tendencies .
— ka’Manzini (@alwaysTshabangu) September 17, 2021
How do fumble an interview with a broadcasting GOAT like uncle T which such a huge listener base??? https://t.co/ITyKV3NwWD
Cannot believe Sir Trill is not coming to a radio show that starts at 9 because it’s too early.
— Kgadi Ya Bakone (@MatlalaMiss) September 17, 2021
Cannot believe Sir Trill is not coming to a radio show that starts at 9 because it’s too early.
— Kgadi Ya Bakone (@MatlalaMiss) September 17, 2021