Austin Mzukwa Loses Over 16K Followers After Insulting Fans on Social Media

• Austin Mzukwa, a popular content creator with over 729K followers, went on a social media rant that targeted his own fanbase
• Peeps on X noted that Austin shed over 16K followers in a single night following the outburst
• Netizens reacted with a mix of amusement and criticism, with some saying no one is above losing their following

South African influencer and content creator Austin Mzukwa found himself on the receiving end of a mass unfollowing after he allegedly went on a social media rant in which he turned on his own followers. The drama played out publicly on X, with users quick to point out the damage to his fanbase.

Mzukwa, who goes by the handle @austin_xhh26 and built a following of over 729,800 on the platform, appeared to have crossed a line with the very audience that helped him grow. His bio reads "Self improvement master," but his Tuesday, 27 October 2026 outburst suggested a momentary break from that philosophy.

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Austin Mzukwa's follower count takes a hit

Peeps on X were fast to notice the numbers dropping. Reports from users tracking his profile suggested he lost more than 16,000 followers in a single night, with others warning that the exodus was far from over. User @bongyluaziey, who first flagged the trend, posted that people had started unfollowing Austin after he insulted them and later confirmed that even more had left since the initial wave.

The post from @bongyluaziey quickly picked up traction, gathering over 7,000 comments as X users weighed in on the fallout.

Netizens react to the mass unfollowing

The reactions ranged from laughing emojis to blunt commentary. Below is what some users had to say:

@InobuhleHlathi: "So 16k people unfollowed in 1 night💔😭😭"

@bongyluaziey: "And more have unfollowed him"

@Ceceliangxola: "I don't even follow him, but I was there 🤣"

@byathiii: "No one is above the program 😭"

@LushHUnfiltered: "Yep, the followers are unfollowing🤣🤣🤣🤣"

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@Khuleka19994551: "He seems to be so desperate for fame"

@ntandoyenkosi: "The unfollowing is crazy! 😂🤣"

At the time of writing, Austin Mzukwa had not addressed the drop in his following publicly.

Mandisi apologises to Austin Mzukwa

In a previous report from Briefly News, South African content creator Mandisi Tshingana issued a formal public apology to influencer Austin Mzukwa.

The drama allegedly stemmed from claims that Mandisi tried to steal Austin's partner, drawing massive attention online.

Source: Briefly News