Moruti Wa Dikota accused of scamming Skomota

He rose to fame with viral videos dancing at local functions. Skomota, real name Thabang Sefala (22) became a household name overnight, and people even mimicked his dance move, which has since gone viral across the world, due to Tik Tok Skomota is said to have been scammed by his manager.

His rise to fame, Skomota, has since been booked to make appearances at clubs, events, and even award ceremonies. The man who helped him rise to fame by posting his videos and became his manager, Moruti Wa Dikota charges from R10 000 upwards for his appearances.

Skhothane’s friend Skhothane Sa Pitori has since called out his manager Moruti wa Dikota, exposing him of defrauding the artist who many assume has a physical disability. Skhothane said Skomota does not have a bank account and is unaware of the amount of money he makes. “Skhothane says that Skomota is a big brand. “Everyone knows, even DJ Tira and Makhadzi. If you want him in Pretoria, he will charge R20 000, in Limpopo he will charge R25 000,” he said. “Skomota and I come from far, same location even before I moved to Pretoria,” Skhothane says. “Before he even met his manager, we used to be close. People even think we look alike, like blood brothers, we love each other. He doesn’t have parents.” Skhothane is an artist and an MC, hosting weddings and gigs.

Skhothane says that Skomota is a big brand. “Everyone knows, even DJ Tira and Makhadzi. If you want him in Pretoria, he will charge R20 000, in Limpopo he will charge R25 000. Skhothane said that all payments are sent to Moruti Wa Dikota and he manages his movements. “Skomota doesn’t have his own account. I don’t get it. People think I am spending his money. I don’t. The invoice goes to Kholofelo Makgata, who is Moruti Wa Dikota,” he said. “I send him the invoices, posters, and everything, but all funds go to Moruti Wa Dikota. He does not attend events. We have a driver named Kito who takes us everywhere.” Skhothane says with each amount coming in, they do not split. “I don’t get money. My friends take care of me when I travel. My friends feed me. I am managing Skomota but funds go to Moruti Wa Dikota. We have made more than a million through appearances,” he added. Skhothane said he has not been paid. “I confronted him. He said nothing. He shops at Gucci at Diamond walked instead. He gave us R2 000 each with the driver when we complained.”