DJ Maphorisa is showing his appreciation to the Chillers after his highly anticipated appearance on Podcast and Chill with MacG became a major success, with the Amapiano star reportedly buying free tickets for fans to attend the upcoming Road to 2 Million concert.
During the latest episode of Podcast and Chill on 28 September 2026, host MacG revealed that Maphorisa had personally reached out following the overwhelming response to his appearance. The producer had reportedly been hesitant about appearing on the platform for several years, making the reception from viewers particularly meaningful.
“I was speaking to Madumane yesterday, and he is so happy with the love he has received, because he has been sceptical for a number of years about coming on the platform. So when he came, the love he has been seeing has been insane,” MacG said.
The episode immediately generated significant attention after it went live, reaching one million views within its first 24 hours. By 30 September, the conversation had surpassed two million views, further highlighting the interest surrounding Maphorisa’s long-awaited appearance.
According to MacG, the positive response changed Maphorisa’s perception of the Podcast and Chill audience. The DJ wanted to return the love by giving Chillers an opportunity to attend the podcast’s upcoming milestone celebration.
“He said the love from the streets has been crazy; people have a different point of view of him. He wants to thank the Chillers and he is giving away free tickets to Road to 2 Million,” MacG revealed.
The Road to 2 Million concert is scheduled to take place on 12 December at the GrandWest Arena in Cape Town. The event will celebrate the podcast’s journey towards reaching two million subscribers, following its one million subscriber celebration in 2023.
Maphorisa’s appearance had been highly anticipated, particularly because he had stayed away from the platform for years. During the interview, he opened up about various aspects of his career and the controversies surrounding his position in the South African music industry.
Among the topics discussed were his well-documented disputes with Nota Baloyi and Samthing Soweto, as well as allegations that he acts as a gatekeeper within the Amapiano industry. His appearance gave viewers an opportunity to hear his perspective directly.
The success of the episode has now extended beyond streaming numbers, with Maphorisa choosing to acknowledge the audience that welcomed him onto the platform.
As Podcast and Chill continues its journey towards two million subscribers, the Road to 2 Million concert is shaping up to be another major milestone for the platform. For the Chillers, Maphorisa’s gesture adds another memorable moment to what has already become a landmark episode.
