Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens - Kazet Gazette May 2026

This is our kind of rhythm in AfricaWe send our messages through musicIs our tradition in AfricaThis is our kind of rhythm in AfricaWe send our messages through musicIs our tradition in AfricaCome on, come on, let's sing together now

: The lyrics mention "buses and trains" (ti bazi, switimela), celebrating the growth and modernization within South African regions like Gaza.

: The song features multiple languages, including Tsonga (the "Ka Zet" refrain) and Zulu sections (the "Giya woza" calls to dance). Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens Gazette Kazet Lyrics Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens - Kazet Gazette

Hayi ku hluvukile ka hina n'wina (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Ayi nga langutani sweswi kuna ti bazi (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Se tsakani we magaza (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)

AfricaUkujabula kwakhoKushukuma zonk'izizweAy, ukugiya kwakhoKujabulisa zonk'izintaba This is our kind of rhythm in AfricaWe

Ayi ku hluvukile ka hina n'winoAyi ku hluvukile ka gaza n'wino (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Ayi nga langutani sweswi kuna ti bazi (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)A hi tsakeni ku na switimela (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Eh hi hluvukile ku na ti bazi (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Eh tsakani we magaza (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)Ayi ku hluvukile ka hina n'wino (aha-ha-ha, heweno kuhluvukile kazet)

Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: West NkosiKazet lyrics © Gallo Music Publishers Mahlathini & Mahotella Queens - Kazet Gazette

The song, often associated with the style (South African Township Jive), was released in 1988 on the Paris - Soweto album.