- Umafikizolo, a rising star in the South African Maskandi genre, has secured the Ukhozi FM Song of the Year award
- MDNews, a popular online news and gossip outlet, posted the complete top 10 list on its social media accounts
- Many users took to the comments to express their views on Umafikizolo’s victory in the competition
As the year draws to a close, social media has been active with discussions about which song would lead into 2026. However, after Ukhozi FM revealed its choice, many expressed dissatisfaction with the selection.
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the news site MDNews joyfully reported that Umafikizolo claimed victory in the Ukhozi FM Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka contest.
Despite the announcement, social media reactions were mixed, particularly after fellow artist Mawhoo voiced concerns over the radio station’s voting system, highlighting that her own tracks were underperforming.
In addition to announcing Umafikizolo’s achievement, MDNews also provided the complete top 10 list on their social media platforms.
Check out the post:
Public response to Umafikizolo’s victory
After the announcement of Umafikizolo’s crossover title win, social media was inundated with comments regarding the decision. Below are some responses:
@lelo_mkhondo remarked:
“I’m happy with number one, at least it’s a song we all know, and it was trending for a while.”
@SpinnerMzimela expressed:
“Liyabuya kancane kancane until we appreciate ourselves and enjoy our very own creativity, which relates more closely to our culture or ourselves, we’ll remain doomed. Don’t respond if you have no culture as Uzogeja.”
@dajay_03 stated:
“Very funny? The most popular song of the year on playlists is placed at no. 8? Ukhozi will never stop this corrupt act again.”
@tebogosebs said:
“The biggest radio station in the country always disappoints. Voting must be checked.”
@MelulekiMoy0 noted:
“It was obvious.”
@mgazi_mc replied:
“Thukuthela and Jazzworx, thank you for the bangers you cooked in 2025, you carried us majita and uMaWengane/Bengicela, one of those two is the song of the year for 2025.”
@FrankTalk0000 added:
“The kids erupted into dance when this song came on on Heritage Day. The whole Ushaka Marine Waterworld erupted into applause when it came on in October. This song deserves SOTY.”
@GloriaAurum commented:
“We saw this one coming. Problem this year ke Lesedi FM.”
