KwaZulu-Natal-born rapper and actor Jabulani Hadebe, also known as Sjava, won the Red Bull SoundClash against media personality, Focalistic.
A musical clash between two artists, the Red Bull SoundClash sees each competitor set on two opposing stages, across four heated rounds of musical showmanship.
Sjava’s music career started in 2005 and he worked his way up to reach where he is now. Recently collaborating with Big Zulu to form Inkabi Zezwe, they have a new album called Ukhamba with hit songs, Umbayimbayi and Sayona.
In August, Red Bull South Africa posted on social media and captioned the post:
“Inkabi vs President ya Straata 🔥🤌🏽 Blue 🔵 vs Red 🔴 @sjava_atm and @focalistic will be setting the Red Bull SoundClash stage on fire in a musical clash 🔥🙌🏾 Ungaphuthelwa! Go tloba monate 🎶 🗓️: 28 October 2023 📍: Sun Arena, Time Square 🎟️: Tickets are now available, see link in bio to secure yours #RedBullSoundClash #RedBull #GivesYouWiiings.”
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Fan of the two artists reacted to the post and said:
“Team Red🔥🔥.”
“Sjava will mop the floor with Foca😂😂😂😂”
A concerned fan asked, “What time does the show end? It’s also the rugby finals.”
After the battle, Red Bull SA took it to Instagram and captioned their post:
“Team Sjava🔵 came, they nailed their performance and beat Team Focalistic🔴 ko Pitori 🔥🔥🔥 Congrats to @sjava_atm on taking the Red Bull SoundClash 2023 title 🔥🏆🔵 📸: @mpumelelomacu @craigkolesky @tyrone_bradley @waynereiche #RedBullSoundClash #RedBull #GivesYouWiiings.”
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Social media users were excited about the win and they reacted:
“You Are Our Mega Star Bhuti, God Bless🙏🏾.”
“Of course, NKABI’s are up!🤝.”
