A video of legendary South African vocalist Ringo Madlingozi performing an impromptu duet for DJ Maphorisa has gone viral across Mzansi, but it’s the unexpected appearance of Madlingozi’s duet partner that has truly captivated social media. The singer, identified as Thuso Rsa, bears such a striking resemblance to controversial celebrity blogger Musa Khawula that many viewers were left ‘shook’ and genuinely divided.
The clip, which spread rapidly on August 25, 2026, shows Madlingozi and Thuso Rsa singing together, prompting a flurry of reactions online. The physical likeness between Thuso Rsa and Musa Khawula was so uncanny that a significant portion of the internet temporarily believed their favourite gossip blogger had secretly been moonlighting as a musician. Comments flooded in, with fans expressing shock and amusement at the resemblance.
Thuso Rsa, a guitarist with a substantial online following, is no stranger to internet fame. DJ Maphorisa himself discovered Rsa in 2025 after being blown away by one of his videos and appealing to his followers to help track him down. This discovery propelled Thuso Rsa into wider public consciousness, and his latest viral moment with Ringo Madlingozi has only further cemented his growing profile in the South African music scene.
Key Players Involved
- Ringo Madlingozi: Legendary South African vocalist featured in the viral duet.
- Thuso Rsa: Guitarist and singer whose uncanny resemblance to Musa Khawula sparked the viral sensation.
- Musa Khawula: Controversial South African celebrity blogger, whose lookalike caused widespread online discussion.
- DJ Maphorisa: Prominent South African DJ and producer, who discovered Thuso Rsa in 2025.
Event Timeline
- August 25, 2026: Video of Ringo Madlingozi and Thuso Rsa’s duet goes viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion about the resemblance to Musa Khawula.
- 2025: DJ Maphorisa discovers Thuso Rsa through a viral video, launching his public profile.
