Mandoza - Nkalakatha <480p>

In the late 1990s, Mduduzi Tshabalala (better known as Mandoza) was already making waves in the township of Zola, Soweto. After moving away from a troubled youth and a stint in prison, he turned his life around through music. Following a successful run with the kwaito group Chiskop and a solid solo debut, Mandoza teamed up with legendary producer Gabi Le Roux to create his second album, Nkalakatha .

: The album went on to sell over 350,000 copies, achieving multi-platinum status and winning Song of the Year at the 2001 South African Music Awards (SAMAs). 🕯️ An Enduring Legacy

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: It became the first kwaito song to enjoy heavy, simultaneous rotation on both traditionally Black urban stations and predominantly white pop/rock radio stations.

: The song became heavily associated with South African sports, particularly rugby and football. It became an "unofficial national anthem" played in massive stadiums to hype up massive, diverse crowds.