Master KG beats Minaj
THERE is just no stopping the success train that Master KG is on. The musician continues to solidify his name internationally, this time by making it onto American rapper and business mogul, Jay-Z’s Tidal 2020 playlist.
While the Covid-19 pandemic has changed how we live, 2020 has been a phenomenal year for the ma hitmaker, who has been collecting win after win each week. From reeling in a whopping 143 million streams on Spotify this year, along with winning eight prestigious awards, it is no surprise Jay-Z and his team were left to do the right thing of adding Master KG to their fire 2020 playlist.
Clearly enjoying his latest win, Master KG took to ter and said how “amazing” it was that his international banger, Jerusalema, had made Jay-Z’s list.
Last month Master KG took home top honours’ to win the coveted Best African Act at the 2020 MTV EMAs.
In a virtually recorded acceptance speech, the now globally renowned superstar Master KG gave thanks to all his fans who have helped make his smash hit one of the biggest songs on the planet.
“I would love to thank my sister Nomcebo, my team Open Mic Productions, and everyone who has supported Master KG, thank you so much.
“To all my fans all over the world, without you, this would have not been possible,” he commented.
The South African superstar joins the ranks of previous MTV EMAs Best African Act winners from Burna Boy, Davido and Tiwa Savage. — iol.
SOUTH AFRICAN musician Master KG continues his global domination and beat Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo and Dua Lipa to bring home the Song of the Year Award at the annual NRJ Music Awards in France.
The awards are presented by a French radio station to honour musicians across the globe. Taking to Twitter, Master KG said he was in disbelief over the artists he had beaten to scoop the coveted title.
“We won a big one in France last night, Best International Song of the Year at the NRJ music awards. I keep watching these nominees again and again because I can’t believe it! Big thanks to everyone for making this win possible,” an excited Master KG tweeted.
This award follows multiple wins from all over the globe in the past couple of weeks for Master KG.
His hit track Jerusalema, which features the sensational vocalist Nomcebo Zikode, has catapulted Master KG to become an instant household name across the globe.
Just last week, his fans were beside themselves with joy when the hitmaker’s song landed on Jay Z’s Tidal 2020 playlist.
This came just after Master KG got the news that he had managed to reel in 143 million Spotify streams, that came from 18,5 million listeners from 92 countries.
The Jerusalema YouTube video has more than 260 million views and people worldwide have taken part in the Jerusalema dance challenge. — TshisaLive.