What If is the lead single from Lord Faku’s album Lord Faku The Life of A Dyan. (Mngani), Yanga Chief has solidified himself as a giant on SA’s hip-hop scene.Referring to himself as a previous underdog, the musician told Sowetan that now that he’s reached superstar level, he aspires to become more than just a successful musician.“Where I’ve always wanted to be in my career has changed. I dream of a life where I’m a successful storyteller in music, film and art, and I’m also able to spend as much time as possible at home with family and friends, which was never the case before. I just wanted to be the biggest in the industry. All of that has changed,” He said.Sowetan. What was it that drew to you hip-hop music?Yanga. Chief. My brother, who is a huge hip-hop head introduced me to this sound. I fell in love the freedom it brought, as well as the confidence and showmanship that the industry possessed. I also liked the aggression and fell in love with other artists’ stories.Sowetan: How do you make sure to stay true to yourself and your roots in your music?Yanga Chief: The people I keep around me always remind me of who I am. I try to always be around people who are smarter than me, and know what they’re doing. This assures me who I am. ‘to savour the moment’ What does it mean to you?Yanga chief: It means being present. This is difficult to do with our busy schedules. It’s always important to slow down and breathe and take each moment as it comes. Sowetan : What genres resonate with you? Yanga chief : I love Afropop, Afrobeats and kwaito. I’ve also always been a fan of kwaito, and I’m working on something that will make it modern while fusing in other genres.Sowetan: What’s more for Yanga Chief in 2025?Yanga Chief: Look out for my deluxe album that will be coming out soon. I’ll also be doing a few Yanga Chief concerts where my fans will have a great time.
2025-11-05 05:42:51
The Quick Interview | Yanga Chief on top of his game
