: It was named the TikTok Song of the Year in 2020 and received similar "Song of the Year" honors from MTV Base South Africa. John Vuli Gate (feat. Ntosh Gazi & Colano) - Mapara A Jazz
: The official video was released on YouTube by OpenMic Productions on October 19, 2020 , and has since amassed over 23 million views. : It was named the TikTok Song of
: The phrase "John, vul’ i-gate" literally translates to "John, open the gate" in Zulu. The artists explained the song's context as welcoming the "stoko" (pretty girls/stock) to a party. : The phrase "John, vul’ i-gate" literally translates
: The song’s title and catchy hook were inspired by a scene from the 2005 Oscar-winning South African film Tsotsi , specifically a line delivered by actress Nambitha Mpumlwana. : Due to the viral success of the
: Due to the viral success of the petrol station video, the official music video was re-shot to feature the five viral dancers to capitalize on the public's excitement. Release Details Single Release : October 16, 2020.