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Prince Kaybee Says ‘No’ to Reuniting with TNS: A Final Word on a Famous Fallout
When Fans Asked, Kaybee Answered
Some doors in music stay closed for a reason. This week, Prince Kaybee made that crystal clear. When a fan asked him online whether he’d ever make peace with his former collaborator, TNS, his response was short and sharp, a simple “no,” delivered with a smile that said everything else.
That one-word answer instantly reignited one of South African music’s longest-standing questions: could the duo behind Banomoya ever reunite? It seems the answer, finally, is no.
A Friendship Turned Feud
Once one of house music’s most dynamic pairings, Prince Kaybee and TNS made waves in 2018 with their chart-topping hit Banomoya, alongside Busiswa. The track was a national anthem in clubs and taxis alike, a sound that defined a moment in Mzansi’s dance culture.
But behind the success, tension brewed. By 2019, their creative partnership had crumbled. Disputes over production credits and public comments turned private tension into a public feud. Prince Kaybee once mentioned TNS’s financial struggles in an interview, a statement that drew heavy criticism. In turn, TNS accused him of denying proper recognition on tracks like Club Controller. Though an apology followed, the friendship never recovered.
Fans React: Between Hope and Acceptance
Social media did what it always does: turned the story into a conversation. Some fans sided with Kaybee, saying not every friendship deserves a second chance. Others expressed disappointment, arguing that two musical talents of their calibre could create magic if they put pride aside.
Comments flooded in across X (Twitter) and Instagram, blending nostalgia with realism. A few called for forgiveness, while others saw Kaybee’s decision as self-preservation. One user summed it up perfectly: “Sometimes peace means walking away, not patching things up.”
PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) October 15, 2025
Behind the Beats: Why Collaboration Breakdowns Matter
In South Africa’s fast-moving music industry, collaboration isn’t just about talent; it’s about business, branding, and trust. When partnerships like Kaybee and TNS dissolve, the ripple effect extends far beyond studio walls. It affects bookings, fan loyalty, and future collaborations.
Their story also underscores a recurring theme in creative industries: how fragile artistic trust can be once ego, money, or credit disputes enter the mix. Banomoya may still light up dance floors, but its legacy is now bittersweet, a reminder of what happens when harmony offstage doesn’t match the music on it.
The Road Ahead
Prince Kaybee’s confident “no” suggests closure, not bitterness. He appears to have moved on, focusing on his solo work and refining his sound independently. As for TNS, whether he chooses to respond or not, both artists seem set on separate journeys, each defined by lessons learned in the spotlight.
For fans, it’s a bittersweet ending. But perhaps that’s the point. Not every creative bond needs mending; sometimes, growth means letting go.
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Source: Bona Magazine
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