Sizwe Dhlomo Resurfaces AKA's Old Tweet Calling DJ Maphorisa the GOAT

• Sizwe Dhlomo shared a 2019 tweet from AKA that praised DJ Maphorisa, sending Mzansi into a frenzy
• The resurfaced post reignited conversations about AKA's legacy and his reading of the South African music scene
• Fans flooded the replies with tributes to the late rapper, declaring no artist comes close to him

Sizwe Dhlomo has reignited a wave of AKA nostalgia after he reposted a years-old tweet from the late rapper on 21 September 2026, and Mzansi has not been the same since.

The original post, which AKA published on 3 December 2019, was short and unambiguous:

"Maphorisa is the GOAT. 🐐"

Back then, it may have read as a straightforward shoutout between two heavyweights in the South African music industry. Today, with DJ Maphorisa's influence on amapiano fully cemented, the tweet has taken on an almost prophetic quality, and fans are feeling it deeply.

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AKA's words hit different in 2026

Sizwe Dhlomo shared the tweet with nothing but a prayer hands emoji, letting the post speak entirely for itself. That minimalist approach worked. The repost quickly gained traction, pulling in tens of thousands of views as followers revisited what AKA had said about one of South Africa's most prolific producers.

What makes the moment resonate is the timing. DJ Maphorisa's reach has only grown since 2019, from local dance floors to global stages, giving AKA's endorsement the weight of hindsight. The fact that it was Dhlomo who brought the tweet back to the timeline added another layer, given his reputation for sharp cultural commentary.

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Mzansi calls AKA the greatest loss

The thread became less about Maphorisa and more about what AKA represented: an artist who understood the culture around him and wasn't shy about saying so publicly. For many in the replies, the resurfaced tweet served as yet another reminder of the voice South Africa lost when AKA was killed in Durban in February 2023. Fans were quick to respond, many using the moment to celebrate AKA's legacy all over again.

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@BafanaSurprise wrote:

"AKA has the script of South Africa. 😭😭😭😭 Every trend includes him."

@uMaster_Sandz added:

"AKA was the realest; no artist comes close to him."

@Kastbaloyi kept it brief but punchy:

"Not just a goat, a pitbull as well. 🤸"

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Source: Briefly News