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South African music collective Abafana Be Skuta<\/strong> has released its debut independent single, \u201cChomie\u201d<\/strong>, featuring Butternut and vocalist Mzukwase. The track marks the group\u2019s first release as a standalone act after contributing to a series of viral collaborations that helped define a rising local sound.<\/p>\n

\u201cChomie\u201d is built around energetic production, rapid-fire verses and a call-and-response hook rooted in township life. The song draws on the daily rhythms of morning commutes and late-night street gatherings, reflecting the humour and texture of youth culture in South Africa\u2019s urban centres.<\/p>\n

The collective consists of three members: Mvelost, Set Off and Somololo. They first gained attention through featured appearances with WOODBLOCK DJs (Scelo and Thobzin), most notably on the breakout track \u201cSkuta Baba\u201d and its remixes. The \u201cSkuta Baba\u201d remix has surpassed 11 million streams on Spotify, while the broader catalogue has accumulated millions of streams across digital service providers and more than 10 million views on YouTube.<\/p>\n

While those collaborations helped shape the now-recognisable \u201cSkuta Sound\u201d, Abafana Be Skuta are now focusing on their own material. Their approach blends high-energy production with township storytelling and vocal performances aimed at both street-level authenticity and wider commercial appeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cChomie\u201d launches a new phase for the group as independent artists, with plans to build a catalogue that reflects their identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Abafana Be Skuta have released their debut independent single ‘Chomie’, featuring Butternut and Mzukwase, as the trio steps out from collaborative hits to build their own 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