Many sangomas reveal what will kill many celebrities in 2025: The bones have fallen and and God is angry

The bones have been cast, and the predictions from several sangomas paint a grim picture for the South African entertainment industry in 2025. A recurring theme emerges: the perilous pursuit of fame and fortune through the practice of ukuthwala, leading to tragic consequences.

Several traditional healers have voiced serious concerns about the rising use of ukuthwala – the use of animals, human blood, or sacrifices to achieve wealth or fame – within the entertainment industry. They believe this dangerous practice is the root cause of many predicted deaths among celebrities. Sangoma Solly Mathebula, also known as Gogo Mahlasela from Mamelodi, Tshwane, painted a particularly bleak forecast for the new year.

“I see one male kwaito legend dying and he will be the opening of 2025. More celebrities are going to pass. The reason is that these people use ukuthwala and they don’t follow proper instructions, and they end up taking them instead,” he said, predicting further losses within the amapiano genre.

He attributed these deaths to the intense pressure on artists to maintain lavish lifestyles, forcing them to resort to desperate measures.

Gogo Mahlasela also predicted significant conflict within the industry. “They will drag each other to court fighting for songs and backstab each other at the same time,” he said, foreshadowing a year of legal battles and bitter rivalries. However, he offered a glimmer of hope, predicting a major award win for an amapiano artist.

Dr Kuppe Banda, another traditional healer, echoed the concerns about ukuthwala, adding that the industry will see a surge of newcomers eager to make their mark, often through aggressive tactics.

“They are going to attack the big artist just to seek attention to be known,” he explained.

He also predicted a rise in accidents, relationship breakdowns, and divorces among established artists, along with an increase in home invasions targeting celebrities. Despite the negative predictions, Dr Banda did foresee a significant financial boost for celebrities in 2025 compared to the previous year. He also predicted the introduction of new industry regulations, which he believes will not favour artists, leading to the formation of a new organisation to advocate for their rights.

Gogo Johanna "Mahlalentabeni" Nthite, a Gobela and sangoma, shared a similar perspective, linking the predicted deaths directly to the misuse of ukuthwala. She expressed a belief that divine retribution is at play.

“People are using God’s animals for rituals, and he is angry. People take snakes and put them under their beds and that is not right,” she stated.

She attributed some of the predicted deaths to accidents resulting from these rituals, warning that God's anger could ultimately lead to widespread loss of life. “God is angry, and we will get to a day when we all die,” she said.

The consistent warnings from these respected traditional healers highlight a concerning trend in the South African entertainment industry. The intense pressure to achieve fame and wealth appears to be driving some celebrities to engage in dangerous and potentially fatal practices.

The predictions of increased conflict, legal battles, and personal tragedies paint a picture of a volatile and uncertain year ahead. While some positive predictions exist, the overwhelming consensus points to a challenging 2025 for many in the industry, with the potential for significant loss and upheaval.