Naledi Aphiwe Loses Her Entire YouTube Catalogue Ahead of EP Release

A sad day for Naledi Aphiwe as she wakes up to having lost 120+ million streams of her entire youtube

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9/11/20261 min read

Naledi Aphiwe Loses Entire YouTube Catalogue in Sudden Takedown Ahead of EP Release

South African singer and rising star Naledi Aphiwe has suffered a major career setback after her official YouTube Artist Channel—along with her entire digital music catalogue—was removed from the platform without her authorization.

The unauthorized removal occurred just weeks before the anticipated release of her upcoming EP. According to an official media release issued by Naledi Music Group, it has been nearly two weeks since the channel disappeared, and extensive recovery attempts by the artist and her team have so far failed to restore it.

A Loss of Over 120 Million Views

The deleted channel was central to Naledi’s digital footprint, housing music videos, audio visualizers, and other creative content that accumulated more than 120 million views.

Beyond the impressive streaming figures, the channel formed a core part of her identity as an artist and served as a direct line to millions of fans around the world. Taking to social media to address the incident, Naledi reflected on the setback, hinting at challenges around trust while reaffirming her determination to move forward.

Moving Forward as an Independent Artist

Rather than waiting indefinitely for the original platform to be restored, Naledi Music Group confirmed that the singer is taking full ownership of her career trajectory by launching a new official YouTube channel. Her upcoming EP and all future projects will now be hosted on this new platform.

The release contained a call to action for her loyal fan base—known as the Starlites—alongside media representatives and the broader music industry to rally behind her during this transition.