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Scebi “Inkosi Yamagcokama” Dlamini is being laid to rest today as the Maskandi community and thousands of fans mourn the loss of a musician whose voice and music touched many lives. 🕊️💔
His death has come at a painful time for the South African music industry, with fans still coming to terms with the shocking loss. As mourners gather to say their final goodbye, attention has also turned to comments reportedly made on social media by controversial Zimbabwean self-proclaimed prophet Obey Tichafa Mukanhairi, also known as Mellontik Orasi.
This Zimbabwean Prophet, prophesied the death of Malome Vector and the Shebeshxt’s accident that claimed the life of his daughter, now recently he said he saw a flame of fire engulfing, Dj Tira, Babes Wodumo, Big Zulu, Ndu Browns , Cyan Boujie , julius Malema and many other south African politicians who are involved in the spiritual matters of snakes 🐍… !! He says they need deliverance before its too late and claimed, this will take them one by one.
The prophet has previously attracted considerable attention in South Africa after making public statements about the deaths or possible deaths of several entertainers. His earlier warnings included claims involving DJ Tira and DJ Maphorisa, whom he warned about alleged danger involving road accidents. South African media reported on the controversy in 2024, with DJ Tira responding that he would continue praying and would not live his life in fear.
Now, following the latest remarks reportedly made by Prophet Obey, another debate has emerged.
According to the remarks circulating on social media, the prophet reportedly suggested that
another artist could be next, while calling on DJ Tira to come and pray with him. The wording and timing of such statements have understandably caused concern among members of the public, particularly because they come at a time when South Africa is mourning another musician.
The question many people are now asking is not necessarily whether prophecy is real or whether people should believe in it.
Rather, the question is about consistency.
Why are these warnings repeatedly centred on South African celebrities?
For years, Zimbabwean prophet Obey has attracted attention for making predictions concerning prominent South African entertainers. His name previously became widely discussed after claims involving celebrities including AKA, Zahara, Busi Lurayi and others. His warnings concerning DJ Tira and DJ Maphorisa also generated significant media attention in 2024.
That history makes his latest statements particularly sensitive.
But there is another tragedy that has happened much closer to home.
On Tuesday, 11 August 2026, a ferry on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe capsized in rough conditions, resulting in one of the country’s most devastating recent transport disasters.
The death toll has risen to at least 44 people, according to reports. The ferry was reportedly carrying significantly more people than its stated capacity when it overturned. Reuters reported that the vessel was designed to carry 90 passengers, while authorities believed more than 120 people were aboard.
Other reports have indicated that the number of people aboard may have been even higher.
According to the Associated Press, survivors described passengers becoming increasingly concerned as the vessel encountered rough conditions. Some reportedly pleaded with the captain to turn back after the ferry began experiencing problems, but the journey continued before the vessel eventually capsized.
The tragedy has left families devastated.
Children were among those affected, communities were plunged into mourning, and Zimbabwe’s authorities were forced to mount a major search-and-rescue operation.
And this is where the uncomfortable question comes in.
If someone can see danger before it happens, why not warn ordinary people too?
Nobody can reasonably claim that a prophet is responsible for preventing every tragedy that happens in the world.
That would be unfair.
Accidents happen. People die. Natural disasters occur. Human beings make mistakes. Even religious people who believe strongly in prophecy acknowledge that life and death are ultimately matters beyond human control.
However, when someone publicly presents themselves as having the ability to foresee impending death or disaster, it is understandable for members of the public to ask questions about how those warnings are selected and communicated.
Why warn a famous South African musician?
Why specifically mention celebrities?
Why publicly call on DJ Tira to seek prayers?
And when an enormous tragedy involving dozens of ordinary Zimbabweans happens in the prophet’s own country, why wasn’t there a similarly public warning directed at those people or the authorities responsible for their safety?
These questions are not an attack on Christianity, prophecy or religion.
They are questions about accountability and credibility.
If a person says they have been shown an impending tragedy, the natural public expectation is that such information should be used to save lives rather than simply becoming a social-media prediction after the fact.
The Lake Kariba tragedy makes the debate even more complicated
The Kariba disaster itself raises serious questions that have nothing to do with prophecy.
Reports indicate that the ferry was carrying far more people than its stated capacity, while survivors described worsening conditions before the vessel overturned.
That means there were potentially practical safety issues that could have been addressed through proper enforcement, responsible operation, weather assessment, passenger limits and emergency procedures.
In other words, perhaps the most important lesson from the Kariba tragedy is that preventing deaths should not depend on supernatural warnings.
There should be systems in place to protect people before disaster happens.
If a ferry is overloaded, someone should stop it.
If weather conditions are dangerous, someone should delay the journey.
If safety equipment is inadequate, the vessel should not operate.
If there are concerns about an ageing vessel, those concerns should be investigated before lives are lost.
These are responsibilities that belong to operators, regulators and authorities.
Prophecy should not become a source of fear
There is also another side to this debate.
Publicly announcing that a particular celebrity is going to die can have serious psychological consequences. It can frighten the person involved, their family, friends and millions of followers.
This was evident when DJ Tira previously responded to the prophecy concerning him and DJ Maphorisa. Rather than allowing the prediction to control his life, Tira said he trusted God and would continue praying.
That response perhaps offers an important lesson.
People should not be forced to live in fear because someone on social media claims to have seen their death.
Even within religious circles, there have been debates about whether death prophecies should be announced publicly. Zimbabwean newspaper The Chronicle previously explored this issue, quoting another Zimbabwean prophet, Mduduzi “Black Elisha” Dube, who argued that prophets should consider the impact their declarations can have on people and suggested that matters concerning death should not simply be turned into public spectacles.
That is an important perspective.
And then there is Inkosi Yamagcokama
While these debates continue, today should ultimately remain about Scebi Dlamini and his family.
Inkosi Yamagcokama was more than a trending name or social-media topic. He was an artist who contributed to the Maskandi genre and built an audience through his music.
His passing leaves behind grieving relatives, friends, fellow musicians and fans who will remember his contribution to South African music.
His Spotify profile describes him as a prominent figure in Maskandi, with songs including Dear Ex Yami, Vuka Sonwabe, Asenzele Bona and Ngixolele.
As his loved ones gather today to say goodbye, the focus should be on honouring his life and comforting those who knew him.
The debate surrounding Prophet Obey can continue separately.
The bigger question
Ultimately, perhaps the real issue is not whether Prophet Obey is right or wrong.
The real question is:
What responsibility comes with publicly claiming to foresee someone’s death?
If such warnings are genuine, should they not be communicated in a way that maximises the possibility of preventing harm?
And if a prophet sees danger, should the warning be reserved for celebrities with millions of followers, or should the same urgency be shown when ordinary people are at risk?
The Lake Kariba tragedy has shown Zimbabwe once again how fragile life can be. At least 44 people have reportedly died, and behind that number are dozens of individual stories, families and dreams that have been permanently changed.
Their lives mattered just as much as the lives of celebrities.
That is why the question being asked by many people is uncomfortable but legitimate:
If you claim to see death before it happens, who exactly are you warning — and why?
For now, however, the music community must put the debate aside and mourn.
🕊️ May Scebi “Inkosi Yamagcokama” Dlamini rest in eternal peace.
His voice may have fallen silent, but his music, memories and legacy will continue to live on.
Rest well, Inkosi Yamagcokama. 🕯️💔🙏🏾
