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Sabelo Mkhabela
Jan. 19, 2018 04:53AM EST

Listen to Flex Rabanyan’s Latest Addictive Single ‘Wadlala Ngam’’

It might make you cry, but you'll love it.

KZN rapper Flex Rabanyan is gearing up to release his debut album after winning the second season of the Vuzu TV's The Hustle in 2017.

His latest single proves the rapper's versatility. It's a departure from a majority of his songs that were laden with bravado and flexing of skills.

"Wadlala Ngam'" sees the lyricist croon some sing-songy raps drenched in mild autotune over mellow keys and a mid tempo rhythm. He speaks of a lover who did him dirty after he had invested all his emotions in the relationship. Can't say we all haven't been there.

Read: 25 Up-And-Coming South African Rappers Under 25 You Need To Stop Sleeping On

Listen to "Wadlala Ngam'" below, and download it here.

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AKA Announces Social Media Break After Fiancé Nelli Tembe's Passing

South African rapper AKA has shared that he will be going on a social media hiatus as he mourns the tragic death of his fiancé Nelli Tembe.

South African super rapper AKA has reached out to the public for the first time since the tragic death of his fiancé Nelli Tembe two weeks ago. Supamega released a public statement stating that he had relinquished his social media accounts to his management team to allow himself time to mourn. The statement comes a week after Anele Tembe, affectionately known as Nelli, was laid to rest.

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