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iFani Reflects On 10 Years Of His Musical Journey With New Single “Uzukhanye.” South African rap heavyweight iFani turned his birthday into a moment of introspection and celebration with the release of “Uzukhanye”, a track marking a full decade since his breakout.

iFani Reflects On 10 Years Of His Musical Journey With New Single “Uzukhanye”

In a simple Instagram post, iFani captured a decade of evolution in two powerful images. On the left, 2015, iFani leans against a black Mercedes, filled with raw ambition, the license plate reading “HAYMANI GP”.

On the right, 2025 iFani commands the frame in a tailored grey suit, red pocket square catching the light, walking confidently across an open, sunlit landscape, leather bag in hand—proof of growth, resilience, and undeniable glow-up. Between them, bold white text reads: iFani Uzukhanye – 10 Years.

“Uzukhanye” (translated from isiXhosa as “Ancestors, shine” or “Let the ancestors shine upon us”) is a soul-stirring reflection on resilience, growth, and the long road travelled in the often brutal South African music industry.

Over a haunting, melodic beat laced with traditional elements and modern trap drums, iFani delivers bars that feel both celebratory and deeply introspective – a reminder that surviving a decade at the top is its own victory. From the “EWE” and “Milli” days that turned him into a household name to periods of silence that had many writing him off, iFani uses “Uzukhanye” to declare that the story is far from over.

iFani, who has deliberately stayed low-key in recent years, focusing on behind-the-scenes work and personal growth, chose his birthday to remind Mzansi that real ones don’t chase comebacks – they arrive exactly when the ancestors say it’s time.

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