Khuli Chana releases Victory with Apu Sebekedi, Just Sam, Akili Blaq
Motswako pioneer Khuli Chana has released Victory, a collaboration with three up-and-coming artists, as a talent search backed by the Mmabana Foundation starts in Klerksdorp.
Khuli Chana has put out a new single that gives a platform to rising South African artists. According to SA Hip Hop Mag, the Motswako pioneer worked with Apu Sebekedi, Just Sam and Akili Blaq on a track called Victory.
The song arrives just as a talent search linked to the Mmabana Foundation gets going in the North West.
Talent search starts in Klerksdorp
The Ultimate Talent Search, run by the Mmabana Foundation, held its first stop in Klerksdorp on Saturday. The programme aims to find young artists, put them in front of an audience and help them grow, giving new creatives the chance to move on to a bigger stage.
Khuli Chana has strong ties to the province’s music scene, and SA Hip Hop Mag reports that he is using the occasion to stress how much it matters to open doors for the next wave of performers. The initiative also speaks to anyone who is still working towards their own big moment, reminding them that success has to begin somewhere.
What Victory is about
Victory is an upbeat collaboration between Khuli Chana and the three newer voices. The outlet describes it as a fitting soundtrack to the talent search, with themes of resilience, ambition and the drive needed to turn dreams into reality.
Announcing the release to his followers, the rapper wrote: “The journey starts somewhere. Make yours count.” He closed his message with a rallying cry in Setswana-flavoured Motswako style, “LA BA KA RE WA’NYEWA!”
The single is another sign of Khuli Chana’s wish to widen his creative reach while leaving room for artists who are only starting out. Beyond the music itself, the song is meant to inspire young musicians who are still finding their footing and waiting for their opportunity.
How to listen
For listeners who want to hear the track, here is where to find it:
- Victory is on Apple Music and other streaming platforms.
- The official music video is now streaming on YouTube.
Aspiring artists in the North West who want to know more about the Ultimate Talent Search can follow the Mmabana Foundation and Khuli Chana’s social media pages for updates on the next stages of the programme.
This story is based on reporting by SA Hip Hop Mag.
