About Sho Madjozi

Maya Wegerif (born 9 May 1992), commonly known by her stage name Sho Madjozi, is a South African rapper and poet. She is known for rapping in her native tongue Tsonga, and for her Swahili house hit single Huku. She has featured in Okmalumkoolkat's Ngiyashisa Bhe and Gqi, as well as DJ Maphorisa's Probleme, and is an up-and-coming artist within the South African rap scene. Wegerif's early work was mostly spoken word, written under the alias MayaThePoet.[9] Race, identity and politics play a common theme throughout her work, such as in her spoken word poem Sometimes it Pours.[10][11] After her return from the United States, Wegerif started rapping under the alias Sho Madjozi, in collaboration with Okmalumkoolkat, most significantly being featured in the track Ngiyashisa Bhe and the hit single Gqi.[9][3] She is significant for choosing to rap in Xitsonga, and states that it is important to her to remain true to the language.[8][4] 2017, Sho Madjozi featured with Rouge & Moozlie on "Ay Baby" by MsCosmo.[12] Her fashion is an important element of her work, with her colourful and vibrant outfits matching the carefree style of her rapping.[8] Madjozi achieved international exposure by her performance of "Wakanda Forever" with rapper YCEE at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 2, 2018.