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MUST LISTEN: The Afrikaans version of the iconic 'Nkalakatha' by Mandoza

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It is undoubtedly the second national anthem of the country, Nkalakatha by Mandoza has transcended and been apart of every South African celebration that one can think about! an you believe that Nkalakatha was released 20 years ago this year? If you are as shocked by this realization as Stacey and JSbu were then welcome...and we apologize for making you feel extremely old right now!

On Thursday afternoon, Stacey and JSbu stumbled upon audio that they never knew existed, a version of the popular song that they had never heard of before! What version you ask?

The Afrikaans version of 'Nkalakatha', If you are like Stacey and JSbu and have not heard the song too, have a listen to the snippet below:
10 Sep 2020 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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