Shocking news out of Ethiopia — the South African music duo Mapara A Jazz, best known for their global viral hit “John Vuli Gate,” have reportedly been kidnapped while on a performance trip.
The group had traveled to Ethiopia on Friday for a scheduled show but have since gone missing under unclear circumstances. Disturbing reports suggest the duo have managed to send out a plea for help, claiming they’ve been abducted and need urgent assistance.
Authorities in both South Africa and Ethiopia are said to be investigating the incident, as fans across the continent flood social media with messages under the trending hashtag #PrayForMaparaAJazz.
