South African media personality Sizwe Dhlomo recently opened up about that unforgettable moment he realized he was famous. With more than 20 years in the industry, Dhlomo has become a household name across music, TV, and radio.
When Did Sizwe Realize He Was Famous?
It all started when Dhlomo chuckled at an X post from Complex, which featured an anecdote from actress Maya Hawke discussing the day she discovered her own fame. The post featured the iconic moment when a passerby confused Maya's dad for a celebrity, leading to a humorous exchange:
“Maya Hawke opens up about the moment she realised she had made it big. “I was walking down the street with my dad when someone went, “Whoa, hey!” My dad turned around and said, “Sorry, I’m not doing any more pictures or photos today,” but the guy replied, “I don’t know who you are, man. I wanted to talk to Robin,” the post reads.
After Sizwe shared his laughter, a follower was curious: “Wena Siz, when did you realise you were famous?” This prompted Dhlomo to share an amusing memory from a random Saturday in Sandton back in 2005.
“Lol! In 2005, after my first show, I went to Sandton that Saturday. A bunch of girls screamed my name, and I turned around, expecting it to be people I went to school with because I had only been in JHB for two weeks. They then said, 'We were watching you on Wednesday.'”
Social media was quick to respond to Dhlomo's nostalgic reveal:
One user, @Scarnia_11, commented:
“It was at that very moment that the Ego grew exponentially.”
Another, @ZikhaliBandile, remarked:
“2005 was crazy times indeed. These days, even if we saw you in a top TV show just yesterday, we are gonna ignore you like some random broke guy. The industry is changing, isn't it, Siz?”
Not everyone shared a fond memory, as @maninthebigCity jested:
“You’re rich, I wouldn’t say you’re that famous tbh.”
And others chimed in, reminiscing about the old days when fame and admiration were more evident. @Koonxumalo even highlighted a rivalry saying:
“There was a time when you and Moozlie were working in Stanger. Girls screamed for you more than they did for K.O.”
Fan Dreams Become Reality
In a separate yet amusing incident, Dhlomo previously took to social media to engage with a fan who had a dream about him. The broadcaster injected humor into the discussion, sharing a new photo and letting fans dissect the whimsical scenario.
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