"Acting or Music?": Netizens Question NaakMusiq's Source of Wealth After Flashy BMW Display

"Acting or Music?": Netizens Question NaakMusiq's Source of Wealth After Flashy BMW Display

  • A viral video of Anga 'NaakMusiq' Makubalo cleaning his custom matte-black BMW 7 Series outside a double-storey home set social media ablaze
  • NaakMusiq built his career across acting, house music, DJing, brand endorsements, and event MCing over more than a decade in the industry
  • Mzansi weighed in on how the entertainer affords his lavish lifestyle, with fans and sceptics trading blows in the comments
The footage had Mzansi questioning how the entertainer has built his wealth across his different careers
NaakMusiq sparked online chatter after a video showcasing his BMW and lavish lifestyle went viral. Image: NaakMusiq
Source: Instagram

A clip of Anga ‘NaakMusiq’ Makubalo lovingly wiping down a custom matte-black BMW 7 Series outside what appears to be a double-storey suburban home has sent South African social media into a spin. The video, shared on X by user @Haqani_Rsa, had one burning question attached to it: where exactly does all the money come from?

"Is NaakMusiq's money from acting or music? 👌 👏 🔥"

NaakMusiq's many revenue streams

The answer, it turns out, is neither simple nor singular. Makubalo has spent well over a decade building a career that spans several industries simultaneously. Mzansi audiences will recognise him from major television productions including ‘Generations’, ‘Isidingo’, and ‘Z'bondiwe’, while music fans know his chart-performing house tracks such as ‘Call Out’ and ‘Mamelani’.

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Beyond the screen and the studio, NaakMusiq has also carved out a lane as an event MC, an automotive content host, and a brand ambassador. He has previously been associated with brands including Royal Flush and Honour. His car collection, which reportedly includes multiple BMW performance models and an Audi R8, is already well documented among South African celebrity watchers.

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Mzansi has its say

The post drew a wide range of responses, with fans and sceptics alike weighing in on celebrity wealth and hustle culture in South Africa.

@MollyMvelz brushed off the drama entirely:

"Y'all say it like he can't manage a R30k instalment."

@ande_aze was equally unimpressed by the scrutiny:

"He has one car and a 3-bed house? Are you people that poor?"

@Thokzin400 pointed to family background:

"His mom, Mawande, has a lot of money. She's in the media/advertising space."

@sihleyende5 added another layer to the conversation:

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"Besides his work as a DJ, actor and singer, he also won R1 million from Tropical Island of Treasure. 💃"

@JamaSikati pointed to his endorsement portfolio:

"Brand Ambassador (Royal Flush, Honour), to mention a few."

@4kof_ offered perhaps the most grounded explanation:

"It's music. I attended the Afrobiza event last weekend, and he was playing there. He's a deejay now, and he's good at it."

@BoiSadiki tied it all together:

"And his Parents made good financial decisions which he lives off, which is great; wish more parents had done that, then more children would venture into exciting things in life."

Naakmusiq revealed he’s neighbours with DJ Tira

NaakMusiQ recently gave fans a glimpse into his close friendship with DJ Tira, but nobody was expecting to see how close they really were.

The former Generations actor shared a video of them standing outside his house before revealing that Tira lived just down the road.

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Gloria Masia (Human interest editor) Gloria Masia is an Entertainment Writer at Briefly News. She holds a Diploma in Public Relations from UNISA and a Diploma in Journalism from Rosebank College. With over 8 years of experience, Gloria has worked in digital marketing, online TV production, and radio. Email:gloria.masia@briefly.co.za