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12 July 2021
10 Must-Hear Xhosa Trap Songs and Artists
These 10 songs and artists showcase the revival of Xhosa rap.
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Music
26 January 2021
Yanga Chief Takes The Lead With His Debut Album ‘Pop Star’
In his debut album 'Pop Star', Yanga Chief caters to various moods through diverse subject matter and culturally relevant songs.
News
18 November 2020
Yanga Chief Releases Politically-Charged Single 'Manelo'
Yanga Chief's 'Manelo' pays homage to a deferred political dream and drops ahead of his upcoming album, 'Pop Star'.
Music
07 October 2020
Interview: Yanga Chief, South Africa’s Most Reluctant Pop Star, Is Starting a New Chapter
Ahead of his upcoming album, Pop Star, Yanga Chief reflects on songwriting, spirituality and the state of South African hip-hop in this in-depth interview.
Music
21 September 2020
J Molley Enlists Costa Titch and Yanga Chief in New Single 'Ang'na Stress' From Upcoming Mixtape
Listen to J Molley's new single 'Ang'na Stress' featuring Costa Titch and Yanga Chief.
Video
28 January 2019
Watch AKA and Yanga Chief’s Music Video For ‘Jika’
Watch AKA and Yanga Chief's Music Video For 'Jika'
Op-Ed
16 July 2018
‘Touch My Blood’ Is AKA’s Most Layered Album
Thematically and sonically, this is AKA's most diverse album. One which sees him shouting out legends and mentioning his coloured identity.
Video
25 April 2018
Watch Yanga Chief Perform His Hits on His Feel Good Live Sessions Set
Watch Yanga's performance in the latest episode of Feel Good Live Sessions.
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