Congratulations are in order to Ntokozo Mdluli, better known as the award-winning rapper K.O, as his album Skhanda Republic 3 – released last September – reached platinum status.
According to The Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA), when an artist’s album reaches platinum status, they have sold 30 000 units.
K.O has his song Sete to thank for the recent success, as it has garnered over 81 million streams worldwide. The song has also topped both local and international music charts.
The Rockabye rapper took to his social media platforms to share the big news.
He wrote, “Before flying out to the BET’s, I was informed my 4th solo album Skhanda Republic 3 is officially PLATINUM.”
He then added, “A hiphop album going platinum in this climate off no stunts no gimmicks – just music. Thank you to all the contributors and all my supporters #SR3.”
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Both industry mates and fans flooded the rapper’s comments section to send their congratulatory messages.
On Instagram, rapper L-Tido wrote, “Congrats family! ?.”
DJ Switch commented, “??? congratulations ? time to go double.”
While a fan said, “Am happy for you man you deserve it you work hard on every thing you do ! Bless you , the street know what’s what?.”
A tweep wrote, “Izinja madoda… Mina I’m your biggest fan, since from the days of Teargas, till manje. And I’m damn happy that you still carrying Hip Hop. Keep dishing us with good music and we will keep dishing you with the support.”
Izinja madoda… Mina I’m your biggest fan, since from the days of Teargas, till manje. And I’m damn happy that you still carrying Hip Hop. Keep dishing us with good music and we will keep dishing you with the support.
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) June 30, 2023
DJ twins Bandile and Banele Mbere from Major League Djz also congratulated the rapper on Twitter.
Congratulations ?
— AMAWELE ? (@MAJORLEAGUEDJZ) July 1, 2023
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