The massively talented South African musician and recording artist popularly known as Yaya Phekwakh drops this incredible tune titled Xola Moyawami
The title “Xola Moyawami” means calm down, my heart – and that emotional weight sits at the centre of everything this record does. It speaks to a very human experience – that moment when your emotions run ahead of your reasoning and you need something to bring you back to stillness. Maskandi has always carried that kind of depth, and Yaya Phekwakhe taps into it with sincerity here.
Shenge Wasehlalankosi continues his remarkable 2026 run. His Apple Music profile alone shows features across records with Ntencane, Skhanga, Masithela, and Iy’mpisi Zomaskandi – among many others. Yet he never sounds like he is simply collecting credits. Each time he shows up, he brings focused intention to the record. His contribution to “Xola Moyawami” is no different.
Mlayezo adds a third vocal dimension that gives the song more emotional texture. The three voices together create a layered, grounded Maskandi experience without any one of them overshadowing the others.
Yaya Phekwakhe weaves traditional Maskandi elements into a contemporary direction throughout the record. So the song feels both rooted and fresh at the same time. This track is an amazing tune that you’ll love to vibe to over and over again without hesitation
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