Somizi Claps Back at MacG's Claim About His Podcast in Viral TikTok Video
- Somizi posted a TikTok video responding to MacG's claim that Metro FM dropped his podcast contract
- The media personality revealed a sponsor for Somizi's Shades of Pink also pulled out, leaving him with two disappointments to navigate
- Rather than firing back directly, Somizi chose to flip both situations into a motivational silver-lining moment for his followers
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Somizi Mhlongo is not one to sulk quietly, and his latest TikTok proved exactly that. The media personality filmed himself on a staircase landing and delivered a punchy motivational message that doubled as a subtle clap-back at controversial podcaster MacG.
In the vertical selfie-style clip, Somizi revealed that his morning took a rough turn when he stumbled across a MacG TikTok claiming that Metro FM had declined to renew the contract for Somizi's upcoming podcast, suggesting that was the real reason he had shifted to the podcast format.
"I was a bit angry," Somizi admitted, before catching himself.”
Somizi finds the silver lining
Rather than hitting back with hostility, Somgaga leaned into his word of the day: finding the silver lining. Somizi Mhlongo said, turning what could have been a PR headache into a marketing win:
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"He is the biggest podcaster on the continent, and he has just given me free publicity, and now everyone wants to know what this podcast is about?"
The blow from MacG came on top of another setback he had received just the day before. His manager informed him that one of the sponsors for Somizi's Shades of Pink had pulled out, citing internal company restructuring. He admitted he felt deflated at first, but quickly found his footing. ‘We are 90% sold out. So hey, that's the silver lining,’ he said, brushing off the sponsorship loss with characteristic flair.
He wrapped up the clip with a cheerful ‘Happy birthday Beyoncé,’ a nod to the global icon whose birthday fell on the same day.
Watch the TikTok video below:
Fans rally behind Somgaga
The video drew a wave of warm support from his followers, though not everyone was letting MacG off the hook easily.
Tumelo Mashishi questioned the podcaster's motives:
"I hear the silver lining neh, Som? But why do Mac G and that podcast always try to tarnish people's images? Is that what the podcast is about? Ag. 🙄"
Doyi_onesisa2k offered encouragement:
"It helps a lot honestly... Finding good in the bad helps fr. 🥰🥰 Worry is just a waste of energy"
Rose Mboyana praised his mindset:
"That's the best mindset one can have 🥰🥰 You, Somizi and DJ Zinhle are very good with that. 🙌"
Overflowing wrote:
"You are just genuinely such a great soul!"
Pam said:
"I wish to be strong like you. 🥰🥰🥰"
Sphindile added:
"Right when I need to hear something like this. 😍"
Thee~May~Fairy shared:
"Thank you for putting strength in what I’m going through. 🙏🙏"
Somizi announced his new podcast
Somizi Mhlongo took to social media to announce his upcoming podcast, admitting he once said he would never start one.
The project is among several projects keeping the media personality busy, including his fashion line and his Metro FM show.
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