SA responds to 'Biri Marung' hitmaker's video demanding R23 million
- Musician Tebogo Mashego surprised social media users on Saturday, 20 September 2025, when he claimed he's owed R23 million
- The Biri Marung hitmaker shared on his Instagram account that he's demanding millions from Scorpion Kings
- South Africans respond to Tebogo Mashego's video demanding R23 million from Scorpion King
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Pretoria-based musician Tebogo Mashego, known for his hit song Biri Marung, is demanding R23 million from Scorpion Kings.
Mashego trended on social media on Friday, 19 September 2025, when he shared that he was stuck in Nigeria and asked for donations.
The Amapiano hitmaker also trended on X when he thanked DJ Karri for buying him a plane ticket back to South Africa.
Briefly News contacted Mr Themba Sekowe, aka DJ Maphorisa, on Sunday, 21 September 2025, for a comment regarding Mr Mashego's allegations about him. Mr Sekowe was not available for a comment at the time of publishing this article.
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The musician claimed on his Instagram account on Saturday, 20 September 2025, that the Scorpion Kings duo owes him royalties for his hit song Biri Marung.
Mashego also shared that the duo gained profit from events featuring the track without paying him.
South Africans respond to Mashego's video
x.0110.z said:
"This is bigger than we think, guys. It’s a clear indication of the saying 'everything that happens in the dark will soon come to light'. Spiritual warfare is happening right in front of our eyes. We don’t know how many lives Tebogo is saving from telling us this. And he did say 'nna kwa modimo le badimo' (I pray to God and my ancestors), meaning his faith is big, and his faith will pull through for him."
@Princessmamok wrote:
"What caught my attention is 'babatla h*re joinisa dilo tseo resa dinyakeng', (they want us to join things we don't approve of).
@_StrangeOpinion said:
"Crying for a song with 7 other artists. 'We are the world, we are the children' type sh*t."
@therealmasupa replied:
"Boy, your ancestors are too strong😭🙏🏼."
Therealmasupa reacted:
"Young man, we will always support you❤️🙏🏼."
@Andile_Montero wrote:
"DJ Phori should stop working with kids. Ntwane (this kid) should be at school instead of busy ka Biri Marung."
@justeazyk said:
"You are too old to be thinking like this? R64 million over one song? 🤣 A good song makes R7 million max, across all streaming platforms."
therealmasupa commented:
"Guys, please let’s not laugh😭. This young man said that Phori wanted to sacrifice him."
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SA reacts to labour ward’s Biri Marung challenge
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that the Biri Marung dance challenge took Mzansi by storm, with everyone jumping on the trend in high spirits.
South Africans showed off their sweet moves to the groovy Amapiano song that is used in over 44.2K posts on TikTok.
The labour ward also took on the challenge and went viral for nailing every move right after giving birth.
Briefly News chatted with a group of phenomenal dancers who generated millions of views after hopping on the same challenge.
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