[5] "Khona" received positive reviews from music consumers, who admired its syncopated rhythmic drumbeat sound.

[6] The release of "Khona" marked the official reunion of the musical duo, who took significant time off to work on their solo careers.

Nhlanhla commented on Mafikizolo's new image, saying, "With Reunited we are inspired by the white 1950s and 1960s culture of roller skates and drive-ins and diners.

"[2] To some degree, Mafikizolo's decision to reunite was a conscious one due to the failure of numerous bands that stage comebacks after a hiatus.

Vada Magazine said, "Although Mafikizolo haven’t been forthcoming on any symbolic meaning behind the placement of these dancers, their bold decision to place them so prominently could still be seen as a potentially dangerous idea on a continent where homosexuality is illegal in 34 countries.

"[7] In a review for Music Industry Online, Phathu Ratshilumela praised the song's arrangement and mixing, noting it "has a catch storyline with an easy to memorize vocals".

On May 26, 2013, Mafikizolo performed "Khona" at Big Brother Africa: The Chase's launch show alongside Kenya's Stella Mwangi and Nigeria's Don Jazzy, Wande Coal and D'Prince.

[24] On November 22, 2013, Mafikizolo performed the song at the Caribbean American and African Nations Awards, which took place in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

In April 2014, Nigerian rapper Lyrikal released "Khona Gongo (freestyle)", a song from his second mixtape O.C.D (2014).