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Usimamane Opens Up About Collaborating with Sjava on Hit Song “Uvalo”
South African rising star Usimamane recently shared the story behind securing a feature from renowned artist Sjava for his chart-topping single “Uvalo.” The track has been making waves across the country and is part of Usimamane’s debut album 20th: Days Before Maud.
In a heartfelt post on social media, Usimamane posted screenshots of his conversations with Sjava, revealing the challenges he faced in bringing the collaboration to life. He admitted that the process took 11 months and at times, he felt discouraged.
“This was the first song I recorded for the album and the last one I finished. I started it last year, and getting Sjava to jump on it took nearly a year. There were moments when I was frustrated, even telling my mom that he didn’t want to do it. I was so upset, I almost gave up, but I didn’t,” Usimamane explained.
Despite the struggle, Usimamane used the experience to inspire others, encouraging his fans to never give up on their dreams. He also expressed his gratitude to Sjava for helping him create a hit song that fans love.
“The moral of the story is, if you really want something and believe in it, never give up. It feels amazing to be back home and to see how much you all love the song and the album. Special thanks to @sjava_atm and all my supporters—ngithanda nonke,” he concluded.