Africa-Press – Eswatini. Rising Afro-Pop artist Sancheziey – real name Mkhuleko Mangwe – has officially released his much-anticipated single Batawuvuma, and the track is already generating buzz across Eswatini’s music scene.
The song dropped on November 1, 2025, and has already surpassed 2 155 YouTube views, signalling early signs of a breakout hit.
Batawuvuma draws its inspiration from the traditional Swati chant Batawuvuma Bayekeleni and fuses it with a modern soundscape rooted in Afro-Pop, hip hop, and maskandi rhythm. Sancheziey says the single is built on the popular Salukazana sound, a cultural-fusion style that blends indigenous melodies with Western production techniques.
The artist explained that the motivation behind the track was deeply personal and reflective of the everyday struggles many people face.
“It’s been quite some time for everyone, or a high percentage of people, trying in life generally,” he said. “They’ve faced different challenges on their road to success. This song comes as a surety of your success – and a disappointment to those who doubted your journey.”
The single, written by Sancheziey, began gaining traction even before its official release, after a teaser went viral in late September. Some listeners have already compared the track to the work of popular artist Siyabonga Gogo, with some even suggesting it poses a challenge to his sound. Sancheziey, however, views it differently.
“Many feel like it’s threatening Siyabonga Gogo, yet I believe it’s going to make a statement that I’m here to stay,” he said. “It’s inspired by him, as that song serves as the mother of all music to come from me.”
The song was produced in collaboration with Emadlelweni Records, who handled the beat production and backing vocals. The track also features a strong lineup of local talent, including Nkay, Capital Prince, Apex the Vocalist, Yaya, Kasikazi, Tus Mvuleni, and Ulaka Lebhubesi, each contributing distinctive elements to the final sound.
Sancheziey shared that the studio session naturally turned into a cultural celebration.
“No one told anyone to do the Swati cultural dance, but everyone did that, proving the song has direction as far as its target audience goes,” he said.
With Batawuvuma already resonating with audiences, Sancheziey appears positioned to become one of Eswatini’s next major musical exports – and the song is quickly being embraced as an anthem of resilience, identity, and triumph.
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