Celebrating Xhosa heritage through Hip-Hop

“IT’S A beautiful feather in my cap to be Xhosa. I'm proud of my heritage and my culture, and hip-hop allows me to express that without losing myself,” said rapper and producer Yanga Chief.

- MASABATA MKWANANZI

The Star sat down with the award-winning artist at the Songs to Savour event on Sunday, held at the Wits Origins Centre in Johannesburg. The gathering was an immersive celebration of African heritage, a space where rhythm, language, and storytelling intertwined to honour ancestral traditions. Through live performances and cultural demonstrations, artists such as Zoë Modiga, Mbuso Khoza, Culoe De Song, and Yanga Chief captivated audiences, encouraging them to reconnect with their spiritual and historical roots.

More than just an intimate dinner, the event became a heartfelt call to reconnect with cultural roots. As South Africans prepare for year-end festivities filled with traditional ceremonies and family gatherings, Songs to Savour serves as a reminder of the melodies that unite generations. Through its fusion of food, music, and storytelling, the initiative bridges the gap between past and present, inspiring young adults to rediscover and celebrate the sounds that define African identity.