Master KG Is Unstoppable

Another big win for 'Jerusalema' hit-maker. Master Kg scooped the Global Record of The Year Award at the 2021 Global Music Awards Africa (GMAA). He was also nominated for the Global Most Popular Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

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Master KG was nominated alongside Terror- D ft. Emmerson (Sierra Leone), Leczy (Nigeria), Simi (Nigeria), Obote Oberadaboo (Equatorial Guinea), Neny (Tanzania), and Afia Mala (Togo).

Celebrating his big win, Master KG made a toast to more wins on his Instagram

“Cheers To More wins,” he wrote.

Congratulating him, DJ Coach responded: “Come get an Ewallet for this Mfanaka, R150, congratulations”

Sirjovial_sa: Sure bra yaka you are the best in Africa, no one has done what you have done from South Africa, no one.

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Many other South African artists who were also nominated include the likes of Nasty C (Global Artist of the year), 'Ulazi’ – Mr. Jazziq ft. 9umba (Global Collaboration of the Year), Phantom Steeze (Global Male Vocalist of the Year), Mr. Jassiq (Producer of the Year).

Last month Master KG announced that his hit song ‘Jerusalema has gone three times platinum. He also took to Twitter to announce that the song has over a billion streams on Tik Tok.

“’ Jerusalema’’ Has Over A Billion Views On Tik Tok Alone Damm Bro This Song Doesn't Wanna Stop!!!!! THIS is Freaking Amazing!” he tweeted.

Jerusalema Has Over A Billion Views On Tik Tok Alone Damm Bro This Song Doesn't Wanna Stop!!!!! THIS is Freaking Amazing!🙏🙏🙏

— MASTER KG (@MasterKGsa) March 3, 2021

This is good news for Master Kg and many other musicians who have their music streamed on Tik Tok following the recent news reported by the Business Insider that CEO of Capasso Wiseman Ngubo has announced that Tik Tok has reached an agreement with the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) to pay Mzansi artists royalties every time their music is used on Tik Tok.

“We are happy to have reached an agreement with TikTok in order to ensure that pan African songwriters are taken care of on the platform. With the increasing spotlight on African music, more African songwriters are poised to reach global superstar status and TikTok will play a major role in showcasing their talents to the world,” said Wiseman.

He said royalties will be calculated on a pro-rata share basis: “Streaming royalty calculations are not based on a fixed rate per stream, rather they are based on what is termed a pro rata share of the available pool. This means, in essence, royalties are determined by one’s market share, as determined by usage, in each period.”

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