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South African music executive Nota Baloyi has issued an emotional apology following the revocation of his U.S. visa by the Department of State, after a tweet that was deemed mocking toward Americans mourning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In his lengthy statement, Nota expressed remorse for his earlier comments but firmly denied ever celebrating Kirk’s death, saying the controversy was “blown out of proportion” following the U.S. government’s announcement.
“I would like to make it known that I unconditionally apologise to all those that felt my post was insensitive and ill-timed in any context,” Nota said. “I have noted the reactions and response of no more than 10 comments to a post which I feel were prompted by the State Department’s announcement that they would be revoking visas of people who were reported to have made light of the incident. That allegation I categorically deny as neither intended nor implied. The post has been deleted.”
The U.S. government’s initial statement accused the South African of mocking “Americans grieving the loss of Kirk,” adding that the United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.
Nota, however, insisted that his words were taken out of context, emphasizing that he denounces all forms of violence — racial, political, or otherwise.
“I denounce violence like that seen on the DC Metro when a Ukrainian refugee was savagely murdered,” he said. “I equally repudiate the resulting racist attacks on all African men from those reacting to the graphic and traumatising images seen in the news. I also denounce political violence and fled being a victim of such in my home country the last time I visited the United States in 2023, when I was made aware of a credible threat to my life.”
He went on to describe himself as a Christian with conservative leanings, expressing admiration for former U.S. President Donald Trump and claiming he would have supported him in every election to date.
“I’m an advocate for free speech much like Charlie Kirk was famous for, and as a Christian with conservative leanings, I am a supporter of President Trump — a first-day Trumper. If I were a U.S. citizen, I would’ve voted Trump in 2016, 2020, 2024, and possibly even in 2028 if the constitutional amendment necessary for that was passed,” Nota declared.
Despite his apology, Nota stood firm on his disagreement with the U.S. decision to revoke his visa, describing it as “unjustified.”
“That said, I do not always agree with either Charlie Kirk nor Donald Trump, which is why I disagree with this decision. I have faith that with due process this can be reviewed and rescinded.”
The U.S. Department of State has not commented on whether Nota’s visa status will be reconsidered. Meanwhile, the saga has reignited debate around free speech, accountability, and the limits of expression for foreign nationals on U.S. soil.
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South African music executive Nota Baloyi has issued an emotional apology following the revocation of his U.S. visa by the Department of State, after a tweet that was deemed mocking toward Americans mourning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In his lengthy statement, Nota expressed remorse for his earlier comments but firmly denied ever …
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