DJ and producer Oscar Mbo has made a notable commitment to content creator Shabbawama2k, stating he would buy him a car if he wins at the South African Social Media Awards (SASMAs). This statement, delivered during a light-hearted four-way livestream, has ignited conversations across social media platforms.
The entertaining video, shared on Instagram on Friday, 28 August 2026, features Shabbawama2k hosting a laid-back video call alongside Oscar Mbo and Fatherpatric, with a SASMA Awards voting graphic also visible. An on-screen caption declared, “OSCAR MBO Promised to buy me a car if I Win the SASMA Award,” accompanied by expressive emojis, clearly outlining the stakes. The lighthearted atmosphere of the livestream has contributed to its viral success.
Shabbawama2k’s SASMA nomination
Shabbawama2k, the host of the widely followed Kasi Jam show on the Podcast and Chill Network, has garnered several nominations at this year’s SASMAs. His most notable nomination is for Best Kasi Content Creator of the Year, where he faces competition from Karabo Maseko, Dikuku Bester, Bra Jobe and BabyBoogyman.
The competition is fierce, but Mbo’s car promise has propelled Shabbawama2k’s campaign, transforming what might have been a routine voting effort into an event that has gathered genuine interest from fans.
In 2025, Lasizwe previously voiced concerns about the SASMAs’ voting mechanisms.
Watch the video that initiated the buzz below:
Regardless of whether Oscar Mbo intended the offer as a serious commitment or merely playful banter, the clip has achieved the ideal outcome for any content creator: it has provoked conversation, laughter, and, most importantly, engagement in the voting process.
