Congratulations are pouring in for Maps Maponyane on his supposed engagement to former Miss SA Shudu Musida.
However, Maps himself found out about this news through a publication, making it the first he heard of it.
The beauty queen and the screen star have kept their romance low-key but have been linked since 2022.
Earlier this year, they enjoyed a baecation in the Seychelles. Last month, fans speculated about their relationship when Shudu accompanied Maps to the Durban July.
Maps reacted on his X account to a TimesLive report claiming he and Shudu were set to wed, tweeting, “Imagine finding out you’re getting married on Twitter?”
Imagine finding out you're getting married on Twitter? 💀 https://t.co/SzYa9tBfAJ
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) August 1, 2024
According to the publication, Maps’ family had sent a delegation to Shudu’s village in Limpopo to ask for her hand in marriage.
A source told the publication, “Maps is serious about building a family with Shudufhadzo. He’s been contemplating this decision for a while, and now wedding bells are looming.”
Many South Africans found Maps’ reaction amusing, and even his celebrity friends congratulated him on the “happy news.”
Congrats my friend! 🤝🤣
— Rob Forbes (@RobForbesDJ) August 1, 2024
This situation reminded some of rapper Cassper Nyovest, who also pretended to be surprised by marriage reports in the past.
Even Cassper Nyovest was this shocked about Pulane but ke sana 🫠
— Aphelele Tyelbooi (@ApheleleJody) August 1, 2024
Maps and Shudu first sparked romance rumors in 2022 as brand ambassadors for property development group Tricolt. They have supported each other publicly at events and left flirty messages on Instagram posts.
In 2024, the private couple went on a baecation to the Seychelles and went “Instagram official” at the Durban July. Is the next step down the aisle?