“The Vatsonga are extremely excited to see their culture being portrayed in mainstream media,” says rapper and poet Maya Wegerif, known to her fans as Sho Madjozi. “We enjoy seeing ourselves reflected in other people. We think we must be something else, American, British or whatever, to be appreciated. But through my music, I’ve proven that people are hungry for originality,” says the music’s “it” girl. Sho Madjozi became popular soon after we heard her on rapper
“My first album will push many boundaries. So far, I’ve focused on asserting myself in the industry and finding my feet.” Okmalumkoolkat’s hit track, Gqi, in 2016. On the song, her voice is refreshing as she raps in Xitsonga. She says before her, only Shangaan disco king Papa Penny had represented Vatsonga culture…
