DJ Karri Buys ‘Biri Marung’ Hitmaker a Plane Ticket Back to SA After Donations Video
- Popular South African artist DJ Karri made headlines over the weekend when he revealed that he was looking for the Biri Marung hitmaker
- The Amapiano musician trended on social media over the weekend when he asked for donations while in Nigeria
- South Africans took to social media over the weekend to thank DJ Karri for buying Tebogo Mashego a plane ticket from Nigeria
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Popular musician DJ Karri topped social media trends this weekend, when he bought Tebogo Mashego a plane ticket to return to South Africa after he
DJ Karri topped social media trends after purchasing Tebogo Mashego's plane ticket home, following Mashego's online plea for donations while stuck in Nigeria.
Mashego previously made headlines when doctors danced to his song Biri Marung, which became a hit in Mzansi.
Social media user Aubrey Senyolo shared a video on his X on Saturday, 20 September 2025, showing Mashego returning home after his emotional plea for help from Nigeria.
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South Africans thank DJ Karri
@Andile_Montero said:
"Biri Marung was done by a kid. A child making a song ka (about) biri (beer), and the whole country didn't see anything wrong with that? We focused on the wrong things."
@THULIIIIIIIIII replied:
"This is a bad experience, going to a place and coming back without making any memories, they did him dirty 😭😭😭."
@LikeReally8 responded:
"How does 1 go somewhere without a guarantee they will come back? Whatever he was going to do there didn't work out. It's not just about Phori not giving him money."
@lubisi_goodman wrote:
"I don't understand, it's not possible to go to Nigeria without a return flight ticket. Something is not adding up in this story."
@connel_poswa commented:
"Nigeria is no child's play, and once they know you are a South African, it can only be 30 min of breathing. They envy South African citizens with passion."
@Chasura15575273 said:
"Now you must understand that there is no DJ Karri in Zimbabwe. When we visit South Africa, we may end up having no money to go back."
@M_el_lo_w responded:
"I’m so happy he got the help he needed because I could only imagine being stuck in a foreign country where you don’t know anyone😭😭."
@hlogoyalapa replied:
"We don't care; we didn't send him there. He was not in any danger, just a little discomfort.
@Betta_matics wrote:
"One experience outside of your comfort zone will humble you and show you that you are not as made as you imagine yourself to be."
@oumaghirly commented:
"Finally, the kid will be back home. I love the caring people of South Africa. My faith in humanity is restored. Well done, DJ Karri."
@Custocentrix said:
"This young boy should stop drinking alcohol. At such a young age, he already has a phuza (drunk) face. If he doesn't get proper guidance, drugs are going to do a number on him."
@DonaldMakhasane reacted:
"We will always and forever never know him without Biri Marung being mentioned."
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Pupils sing Biri Marung in a choir style in a TikTok video
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that a group of school learners posted a TikTok video of their own local performance of an Amapiano hit song.
The TikTok of a viral banger featuring DJ Maphorisa has been subject to many dance challenges, but a group of teenagers tackled it using their voices.
Many South Africans were thoroughly impressed by the talent that the students showed with their rendition of a popular amapiano track.
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