“Spoiled It Just Like That”: Asian Woman’s Magumaba in Afrikaans Goes Viral on Social Media

• An Asian South African comedian created her own Afrikaans version of the hit song Magumaba
• The creative twist on Khadeair's chart-topping song had South Africans laughing and relating, but some were unimpressed
• Social media users were divided between those who found the Afrikaans interpretation hilarious and others who felt it changed the original song's vibe completely

An Asian South African content creator has left Mzansi in stitches after putting her own Afrikaans spin on the viral hit song Magumaba.

Comedian @asian_persuasion17, who describes herself as a part-time comedian, full-time goofball, shared the video that quickly racked up over one million views on TikTok.

The Facebook page @Oom Biza Van Die Kaap reshared the video on 24 August 2025 with the caption:

"Magumba In Afrikaans😂😂THIS IS US - Every race can see themselves in us 💚🇿🇦"

The repost gained over 2,700 reactions and 105 comments, proving that South African music truly brings everyone together.

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The original song Magumba by Khadeair featuring Kaytah and Peekay Mzee has been dominating South African music charts since its release. Coming from Botshabelo in the Free State, Khadeair has seen his hit song take the country by storm, reaching number one on Spotify charts, trending on YouTube and TikTok, and hitting the top spot on Shazam in South Africa.

The song has earned over 10 million YouTube views combined and sits at number one on South Africa's iTunes downloads. With such massive popularity, it's no surprise that content creators like @asian_persuasion17 are finding creative ways to put their own twist on the track.

South African music has been gaining global recognition, with many people worldwide connecting with the country's unique beats and cultural sounds. From Amapiano to traditional songs like Magumba, local artists are seeing their work spread far beyond South Africa's borders, inspiring people to create their own versions and dance videos.

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Mzansi reacts to Afrikaans Magumba

The video sparked mixed reactions from South Africans who had different opinions about the creative interpretation.

@Chantelle_Vinolia_Mogoai wasn't impressed:

"Spoiled it just like that🤦"

@Megan_March_Keet found it confusing:

"Not me thinking, is this is a Chinese singing in Afrikaans? 😭"

@Wiza_Sauls enjoyed the performance:

"Hilarious 😆✌️"

@Mary_Februarie appreciated the twist:

"Yoh, thanks for that interpretation, always wondered what the lyrics meant👌🏻"

@Petunia_Allan cheered her on:

"Yes, show them what your momma gave you 🤣🤣"

@Henry_Platen loved the energy:

"So very dramatic 🤣 I like it 😁"

@Lehlohonolo_Mbetse showed support:

"🔥🔥🔥 You go sweetheart!"

Watch the Facebook reel below:

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• American actor Jamie Foxx surprised South Africans when he was caught on camera doing something that had locals ready to give him honorary citizenship.
• An Asian man's unusual choice of location for his energetic dance performance had South Africans calling for him to get permanent residency.

Source: Briefly News