This song was a runaway winner in 2013, reaching number 1 on many charts across the globe and today, its our #tbt pick of the week. Check out KHONA by South African duo, Mafikizolo ft Xelimpilo from Uhuru, after the jump.
KHONA, by South African group, Mafikizolo, featuring Uhuru, was one of the biggest songs of 2013, with airplay all over the continent and international markets. It went on to win the award for Song of the year at MTV Africa’s 2014 Music Awards.
Layo G, in her conversation with me, mentioned it as one of her favorites, which then reminded me of how much of a hit this song was when it came out and for months after. Had to make it the throwback pick of the week.
For those who like a little background/context, here’s some on the origination of the track, a la Wikipedia –
“Khona” was written and composed in Zulu by Theo Kgosinkwe, Nhlanhla Nciza and Uhuru. It translates to “there” or “at that place”.[6] The release of “Khona” marked the official reunion of the singing duo who took significant time off to work on their solo careers. Prior to releasing “Khona”, Mafikizolo were precisely known for putting out wedding inspired themes. In a nutshell, “Khona” blends West African sounds with African house instrumentals. The duo opted for a fresh sound to complement their return to the South African Music Industry. Commenting on their newly discovered sound, Nhlanhla said: “We had Afro-pop songs, but we also wanted a fresh sound.”
Watch the video from 2013, below:
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