South African DJ and producer Njelic, real name Tshwarelo Motlhako, has sparked an exciting conversation by encouraging fellow artist DJ Maphorisa to organize a concert at Johannesburg’s iconic FNB Stadium. This comes in the wake of Chris Brown’s recent two-day sold-out performances at the massive venue, which left social media buzzing and set a new benchmark for live shows in the country.
Chris Brown’s concerts at FNB Stadium drew over 90,000 fans, with the American superstar delivering a series of unforgettable performances alongside an array of international and local acts. The success of the shows ignited discussions online, with many South African fans and artists feeling both inspired and challenged to aim higher for the local music scene.
DJ Maphorisa, who remains one of South Africa’s most prominent and influential music figures, took to Twitter to share his own moment of triumph, posting a video of himself performing to an electrifying crowd of over 90,000 people. The caption, written in Setswana, read, “Modimo o phela baloi n Ke Humbled” (“God is alive, witches I’m humbled”), showcasing his gratitude and amazement at his career achievements.
In response, Njelic seized the moment to push the envelope further, publicly encouraging Maphorisa to aim for his own headlining concert at FNB Stadium. “Groeteman I believe you can also do it, I’m here to help no matter what it takes, you are the only one,” Njelic tweeted, emphasizing his belief in Maphorisa’s ability to command such a feat.
While Njelic’s support was well-intentioned, his tweet quickly became a talking point, drawing mixed reactions from social media users. Some trolls ridiculed his offer to help, with comments like, “What are you gonna help with Njelic? Wena le state theater okase se tlatse mos.”
Despite the backlash, Njelic’s sentiment reflects a broader ambition for local artists to dream big and challenge themselves on global stages. With DJ Maphorisa’s influence in the Amapiano and Afrobeat scenes, there remains a possibility that a local artist could one day match, or even surpass, Chris Brown’s success at FNB Stadium. Only time will tell if Maphorisa will take up the challenge.
Groeteman I believe you can also do it I’m here to help no matter what it takes you are the only one 🤞🏼Trust❤️ https://t.co/g5W61CzQTB
— #DrGandayi (@NJELIC_SA) December 16, 2024
