Nadia Nakai and Toss spark Valentine’s fire: Is it “True Love” or just a “Music Video”?
Published on February 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM by Evance Kapito
South African social media has erupted into a fierce debate following the viral release of romantic Valentine’s Day pictures featuring rapper Nadia Nakai (35) and Amapiano star Toss (25).
The photos, which show the two stars in intimate and stylish poses, have divided fans across Southern Africa. While many are celebrating the top-notch energy between the two artists, a large section of fans particularly loyal supporters of the late AKA have expressed deep disappointment.
For many, Nadia Nakai remains synonymous with the late Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, who was tragically killed in February 2023. The timing of these Valentine’s photos has touched a nerve:
Many Malawian and South African netizens feel that the relationship is disrespectful to AKA’s legacy. “No respect for our goat’s family,” one fan commented. Others have pointed out the 10-year age gap, suggesting Nadia is robbing the cradle.
On the other side, fans argue that Nadia deserves happiness. “AKA is gone, she can’t mourn forever. She looks glowing and the chemistry is fire!” posted a supporter on Instagram.
Despite the romantic captions, many industry insiders and eagle-eyed fans suspect that the photos are a clever marketing stunt.
Nadia and Toss have collaborated before (notably on the track “Delicious”). Rumors are circulating that these photos are actually behind-the-scenes choped from an upcoming music video. In the world of SA entertainment, shipping two stars together is a common way to build hype before a big song drop.
The Nadia and Toss drama caps off a chaotic week for celebrity news in Africa.
