DJ Maphorisa Reacts to Scorpion Kings Live Pumping R200 Million Into Gauteng Economy
- DJ Maphorisa reacted to a report that the Scorpion Kings Live event generated nearly R200 million for Gauteng's economy
- The event, held at FNB Stadium on 19 September 2026, featured artists including Kabza De Small, Nasty C, Kamo Mphela and A-Reece
- Mzansi flooded the comments with reactions ranging from tax jokes to calls to take the event to Mbombela next year
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DJ Maphorisa was left visibly impressed after a report revealed that the Scorpion Kings Live concert injected an estimated R200 million into the Gauteng economy. The amapiano heavyweight shared the Sunday World article on X with a simple but telling reaction:
"Ohhh for real ???? 🤨"
How much did Scorpion Kings FNB Stadium generate?
The event, co-headlined by Maphorisa and his longtime collaborator Kabza De Small, took over FNB Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026. The star-studded lineup also included Nasty C, Kamo Mphela, Young Stunna, and A-Reece, drawing massive crowds to the iconic Johannesburg venue.
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According to Gauteng Tourism, the concert alone raked in an estimated R150 million in event revenue. Beyond the gates, a further R49 million circulated through the local economy via accommodation, transport, food, merchandise and other visitor spending, bringing the total economic contribution to roughly R200 million.
Mzansi reacts to the numbers
The staggering figures got tongues wagging on social media, with fans weighing in on everything from the taxman to provincial pride.
@yenzo_kuhl had a word of caution:
"This is inviting the taxman; I hope you're sorting that part."
@BHERE41 celebrated the broader community impact:
"On our own, we can make this beautiful country more beautiful without politicians 🤞 imagine the stalls, how much they made that day, people who were hired for the event, local companies, and it's Tuesday to Wednesday, no crime reported. Which is why we're ZA 🇿🇦"
@jeffndonyane kept it straightforward:
"Can't deny the impact, numbers don't lie 🙏"
@MrStealYourBed was curious about the artists' own cut:
"So you and Kabza pocketed how much? 50 mill, I'm sure."
@QhayiyaN brought up Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who was spotted enjoying the show:
"That's why Lesufi loves you guys, and he was happily dancing there 😂✌🏽"
@_morare had a request for the next edition:
"Next year take it to Mbombela so that other kids can experience."
@brilliantkgotso joked about the DJ's alias:
"Sounds like Mad Money 😭😭"
@ThabangSe pointed out that the official figures may only scratch the surface:
"And this is from business; imagine the numbers combined with informal traders, taxis, mastene, etc. 🙆🏿♀️"
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Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa's photos leave SA inspired
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that before-and-after photos shared by an X user of the Scorpion Kings duo, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa, showing their remarkable rise inspired fans.
The pictures emerged days after the pair headlined a historic show at FNB Stadium on 19 September 2026 with over 50 top SA artists.
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