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L-Tido And Anele Zondo Give SAMA32 A Romantic Twist With On-Stage Kiss. The 32nd South African Music Awards had no shortage of big performances, major wins and memorable moments, but L-Tido and Anele “Ney The Bae” Zondo managed to create one of the night’s biggest talking points without taking home a trophy.
The couple turned heads at Sun City Superbowl on Saturday night when they shared a kiss on stage while presenting the Best Amapiano Album award at SAMA32.
For a pair whose relationship has already played out in the public eye, the moment felt like another chapter in a story that first caught widespread attention in July 2025. During an episode of The L-Tido Podcast, the two sparked plenty of conversation with a steamy on-camera kiss. Since then, their relationship has become increasingly public, with the couple making stylish appearances together and speaking openly about their bond.
Their chemistry was impossible to miss on the SAMA32 stage.
L-Tido and Anele stepped forward to present one of the evening’s most competitive categories, with heavyweights including Kabza De Small, Kelvin Momo, De Mthuda and Babalwa M among the nominees. But before the winner was announced, the presenters shifted attention from the nominees to themselves.
The pair locked eyes before leaning in for a kiss, instantly turning what had been a routine awards presentation into one of the ceremony’s most discussed moments.
The divided reaction only pushed the moment further into the spotlight, with viewers debating everything from the timing of the kiss to whether it was spontaneous or part of the presentation.
For L-Tido and Anele, however, the moment represented how far their relationship has come. What began with a playful encounter on a podcast has evolved into a highly visible romance, with the two now comfortable sharing their connection on some of South Africa’s biggest public stages.
Anele has previously spoken about L-Tido’s support for her, while the rapper and podcaster has also been candid about their relationship. Her appearance at SAMA32 came after she hosted the SAMA32 Industry Awards the previous evening, adding another major moment to an already busy weekend.
Whether planned or completely spontaneous, their on-stage kiss injected a dose of romance and unpredictability into the Homecoming Edition of the SAMAs.
In a ceremony built around celebrating South Africa’s biggest musical achievements, L-Tido and Anele Zondo reminded viewers that sometimes the moments between the awards can become the stories everyone remembers.
And judging by the reaction online, their SAMA32 kiss is one moment that will not be forgotten anytime soon.
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