Over 25 years, Mafikizolo has etched themselves into South African pop culture with their unique, energetic brand of Afro-pop. For Amaqhawe, our celebration of South Africa’s musical legends, the duo—Nhlanhla Mafu and Theo Kgosinkwe—create a collection of tracks that reflect the country and its people, including work from Bongo Maffin, Brenda Fassie, Rex Rabanye, TKZee, Kabelo, Cassper Nyovest, Lira, Zakes Bantwini, Master KG and more. “We chose these songs, to celebrate who we are as South Africans,” Mafikizolo tells Apple Music. “We are bright and vibey at heart, we are warm and welcoming, and we are always ready for a good time. These songs are unique, they tell our story, our diverse cultures and our background. Some of the music we grew up listening to with our parents, some we listened to with our friends, and now we are making the world listen to us. We are so grateful for our sound—proudly made in eMzansi.”