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OGs of kwaito are back: Trompies cooking up a new EP

July 24, 2025

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IF YOU felt your heart skip a beat when you saw Trompies trending online, you weren't alone.

- LUTHO PASIYA

OGs of kwaito are back: Trompies cooking up a new EP

The iconic kwaito group is officially back in the studio - and yes, there’s a brand new EP on the way. For many South Africans, the news felt like a warm reunion with old friends.

The group’s Mandla “Spik-iri” Mofokeng recently teased fans with a video of Trompies in the studio, captioned: “New Trompies EP cooking.”

Since then, more clips have surfaced across social media showing the crew vibing in studio sessions, instantly sparking a wave of excitement among fans hungry for fresh sounds.

But if you're wondering who Trompies are and why this comeback is such a big deal, let us bring you up to speed.

Formed in 1994 in Soweto, Trompies was one of the earliest and most influential Kwaito groups in SA.

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