Master KG Celebrates His New Song ‘Ngishutheni’ Going Viral, SA Sceptical
Master KG’s New Single “Ngishutheni” Goes Viral – But Mzansi Has Questions
South African hitmaker Master KG is celebrating after his latest single, “Ngishutheni”, amassed 4.5 million YouTube views in just two weeks. The track, featuring Goon Flavour & Eemoh, carries the same upbeat, infectious energy as his global smash “Jerusalema”—but not everyone is convinced its success is organic.
The Backlash: Recycled Beats or Paid Streams?
While Master KG took to X (Twitter) to cheer the milestone (“This song is going viral crazy!”), some fans questioned:
- “You sure you didn’t buy bots?” – @StillUnkownuser
- “The beats sound recycled… which song did you take them from?” – @Mothowabolo
- “How much did you pay for those views?” – @Ayabongaj_12
Others criticized his production style, arguing he relies too heavily on a proven formula instead of evolving his sound.
Royalty Disputes Resurface
The conversation shifted to fair pay, recalling Nomcebo Zikode’s past allegations of being underpaid for “Jerusalema”:
- “Is Jerusalem still ‘ekhaya lam’ to her, or is she getting nothing?” – @JoshuaRamoshaba
- “Pay the artists you work with—people can’t keep complaining.” – @KabeloMak_
This follows reports that Zikode owes millions in legal fees from her lengthy royalty battle over the hit song.
Defenders Push Back
Not all reactions were negative. Some fans praised Master KG’s consistency:
- “Say what you want, but the man makes hits!” – @WanitwaMosStan
- “If it’s working, why change it?” – @AmapianoLoyalist
The Bigger Picture
The debate highlights:
🔹 The pressure on hitmakers to innovate vs. stick to what works
🔹 Ongoing royalty tensions in SA’s music industry
🔹 How viral metrics are scrutinized in the streaming era
“Ngishutheni” is undeniably trending—but whether it’s organic love or paid promotion remains Mzansi’s latest debate.
Source: Briefly News