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Philani Benson Boyama and Anele “Dladla Mshunqisi” Dladla

Philani Benson Boyama, the Memeza hit-maker says come December, his fans can expect an album jam-packed with nothing but great tracks.

Since its release in March, Memeza has gained popularity and is one of the most played songs in clubs and gatherings. Even rapper, Cassper Nyovest, real name Refiloe Phoolo, danced to the song on a yacht while in Ibiza with actress and radio DJ Thando Thabethe.

The song is a partnership between Boyama and vocalist, Anele “Dladla Mshunqisi” Dladla.

Boyama, who is known popularly by his stage name, Benny Maverick, said he was now working on an album that would be launched just in time for the December holidays.

“It’ll come out when people are relaxed and ready to go away. Just when the holiday mood kicks in, that’s when the album will be released and I can promise people it will be great.

“People should look out for it as it will be all sorts of lit,” he said.

The 28-year-old artiste who is also the brains behind one of the biggest social events in KwaZulu-Natal, ‘GoodSundae’ said he is passionate about opening up the entertainment industry to young people.

He said through the event, which takes place five times a year, he aims to introduce people to a night club alternative.

“I want people to know that it’s possible to have fun without necessarily going to a club. GoodSundae is about the chilled fun and vibe that’s tailored for people of all age groups,” Boyama said.

On Memeza, Boyama said the concept of the song is to “memeza” (shout) against all the injustices that the country has been facing.

“We shot the video at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the entire concept of the video is ‘a march situation’ and the march is against women abuse, fees must fall, 90 percent local content quota and anything that you want to raise attention around,” he said.

Anele who is known as Mshunqisi said singing in Memeza had helped him gain a lot of popularity.

“Mshunqo is about bringing life to a dull party and getting everyone singing. My loud voice heats things up. I just say things and people always join in. I sing about everyday occurrences which become big hits,” said Anele.

He said he got the name Mshunqisi from people in his home area who loved how he sang and how he is always the life of the party.

“This comes naturally to me. I just find myself singing out loud and people coming closer to sing along with me. I didn’t study music. This is just my talent from God.”

The artiste is now working on more mshunqo songs that will be released before the end of the year.

“I’m going to focus more on mshunqo because I see that a lot of people like it. But I have a catering company which I want to see grow,” said Anele. – HuffingtonPost