Master KG has rewritten the history he set for himself. The celebrated Limpopo based musician is topping the trends after becoming the first South African musician to sell more than 500 000 copies of a song in the United States.
However, these huge sales have thrust the world into the states’ golden status. He joins a host of several African musicians, the likes of Akon and P Square, who reached this milestone in their illustrious careers.
David Guetta, Master KG, Akon
David Guetta, Master KG, Akon: Image Credit @Instagram
Master KG featured celebrated vocalist Nomcebo Zikode. No doubt he has been winning big of late. Despite being released three years down the line, the smash-hit topped chats last year and this year.
Master KG: Image Credit @masterkgsa/
Master KG: Image Credit @masterkgsa/
However, the golden status of Jerusalema has come along with some hefty payouts of royalties that have since doubled his net worth. The smash-hit has topped almost every music chart globally and was one of the best selling songs on several streaming platforms.
Master KG’s Jerusalema scores gold in United States, new net worth after 500 000 copy sales stuns Mzansi
Rumour mill has it that Master KG, as of 2021, the celebrated DJ and producer had an estimated net worth of R37 million. However, he has managed to double his net worth through royalties and other projects in the mix of things, with the golden plaque being one of the most significant chunk of his doubled net worth.
Master KG with his Ferrari FF – Image Source : Instagram @Master KG Music
Master KG with his Ferrari FF – Image Source: Instagram @Master KG Music
In the wake of his newfound fame across the globe, his international tour was a complete success as he toured the world through his Jerusalema world tour. He has sold out shows in the United States, Italy and France.
Back home, he was one of the most booked artists, and close sources have it that his appearance fees came not less than a whopping R25 000 in South Africa.
However, beyond the African horizon, it was something else. Rumour mill has it that these concerts also helped him cash in more than mare sales from the States. To cap his illustrious career, he has blessed himself with a set of new wheels, thus the exotic limited edition of Ferrari and Porsche.