Afrikan Roots

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A unique Africa's finest house music band in South Africa.

Afrikan Roots is an international unique house music band based in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa with variety of African rooted instruments.we have worked with Shimza, Black Motion, DJEFF, Major Lazer, Soulstar, Homeboyz, HHP, Adil, Team Distant, DJ Buckz, Mizz Dee The Groove, Afro Warriors and more

Top tracks

02	Akulu Woo (Instrumental)	Afrikan Roots	Akulu Woo EP			06:40
	Composers: K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - B.S Mmotsa - O.B Ramahali
09	Ko Morago (feat. DJ Buckz)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			05:57
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - O.P Ramahali / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - O.P Ramahali
05	Better Half (feat. Xoli M)	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			08:01
06	Akuluwo (feat. Bebucho Q Kua)	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			06:39
01	Tse Nyane (Afrikan Roots Chuba Cabra Mix)	Afrikan Roots	Tse Nyane Remixes			06:14
	Writer: Itumeleng Godfrey Mosoeu / Composers: Afrikan Roots - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Itumeleng Godfrey Mosoeu - Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula

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Discography

Albums

Let The Music Talk

2026 Roots Kooperative: 06-02-2026

Let The Music Talk

01	Far away (Original)	Afrikan Roots	Let The Music Talk			06:13
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Tshwaane Thato Ramaila - Letlotlo-la-Bakuena Letlatsa - Modise Cromwell Modungwa - Reneilwe Solomon Mashigo
02	Malembe	Afrikan Roots	Let The Music Talk			06:19
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Tshwaane Thato Ramaila - Farai Machingambi - Reneilwe Solomon Mashigo
03	Tongues of Fire	Afrikan Roots	Let The Music Talk			05:38
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Modise Cromwell Modungwa
04	Waters my Soul	Afrikan Roots	Let The Music Talk			06:02
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Tshwaane Thato Ramaila - Reneilwe Solomon Mashigo
05	Xikhongelo	Afrikan Roots	Let The Music Talk			06:17
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatsi Boshego
06	Far away (Extended mix)	Afrikan Roots	Let The Music Talk			05:58
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Tshwaane Thato Ramaila - Letlotlo-la-Bakuena Letlatsa - Modise Cromwell Modungwa - Reneilwe Solomon Mashigo

Masibambaneni

℗ 2022 Roots Kooperative: 01-04-2022

Masibambaneni

01	Ubizo	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			06:49
02	Masibambaneni	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			07:23
03	Bayethe (feat. Luciano)	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			07:00
04	Do It In Church	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			07:00
05	Better Half (feat. Xoli M)	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			08:01
06	Akuluwo (feat. Bebucho Q Kua)	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			06:39
07	Conga Chant	Afrikan Roots	Masibambaneni			05:56

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4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)

℗ 2021 Roots Kooperative: 01-10-2021

4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)

01	Afrika My Home (Good Music) [feat. Movi M and Tina]	Afrikan Roots	4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)			06:06
02	Dankie Mpilo (feat. Mckenzie)	Afrikan Roots	4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)			06:25
03	Moromiwa (The Sent) [feat. Ankata]	Afrikan Roots	4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)			06:22
04	Jabula (feat. Cici and Ishmael)	Afrikan Roots	4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)			05:26
05	Propaganda	Afrikan Roots	4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)			06:20
06	iLizwe (feat. Movi M and Lizwi)	Afrikan Roots	4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)			06:11
07	Bandiloyile (feat. Dorothy Masuku)	Afrikan Roots	4468 Chuba Cabra Chapter 1 (Moromiwa)			06:06

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Dawn Of The 8th Day

℗ 2020 Roots Kooperative: 13-11-2020

Dawn Of The 8th Day

01	Blessings (feat. Moelogo)	Afrikan Roots	Dawn Of The 8th Day			05:34
02	uMoya (feat. Andy Boi)	Afrikan Roots	Dawn Of The 8th Day			07:43
03	iNhliziyo (feat. Mpumi)	Afrikan Roots	Dawn Of The 8th Day			08:03
04	Nkile (feat. Latoya Gould)	Afrikan Roots	Dawn Of The 8th Day			06:46
05	Thula Moboto (feat. Candy Tsamandebele)	Afrikan Roots	Dawn Of The 8th Day			06:33
06	Mixed Emotions (feat. Tooly B)	Afrikan Roots	Dawn Of The 8th Day			06:00
07	Mabyala (feat. Costa and Zulu Naja)	Afrikan Roots	Dawn Of The 8th Day			05:58

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Prophetic Rhythm

℗ 2020 Roots Kooperative: 21-08-2020

Prophetic Rhythm

01	Say Yes (feat. Mizz Dee)	Afrikan Roots	Prophetic Rhythm			07:00
02	Malibongwe (feat. Phili Faya) (Main Mix)	Afrikan Roots	Prophetic Rhythm			06:54
03	Prophetic Grace (feat. Nontsi)	Afrikan Roots	Prophetic Rhythm			06:14
04	uMoya (feat. Andy Boi)	Afrikan Roots	Prophetic Rhythm			07:43
05	God Knows (feat. Zameka)	Afrikan Roots	Prophetic Rhythm			06:33
06	Tribute To Fallen Heroes (feat. Adil)	Afrikan Roots	Prophetic Rhythm			07:43
07	Do It In Church (feat. Dj Buckz)	Afrikan Roots	Prophetic Rhythm			06:56

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Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed

℗ 2017 Roots Kooperative: 01-01-2017

Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed

01	Let's Dance (feat. Afrikan Roots)	African Rhythm	Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed			05:32
02	Break Me Down (feat. Thami)	Afrikan Roots	Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed			07:17
03	Rescue Me (feat. Dimah)	REGALO Joints	Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed			05:49
04	I Hear You Calling (feat. Lebo)	African Roots	Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed			04:56
05	Your Angel (feat. Xoli M)	Afrikan Roots	Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed			07:33
06	Tale of the Night (feat. Afrikan Root)	K.S Drums	Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed			05:01
07	The Zone (feat. Dr Moruti) [feat. Dr Moruti]	Dvine Brothers	Bang The Drums Project 2020 Unearthed			05:42

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On The 8th Day

(P) 2016 South Africa - Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd, under exclusive licence from 999 Music: 13-09-2016

On The 8th Day

01	Say Yes (feat. Mizz Dee)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			07:02
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - F.D Motsepe / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - F.D Motsepe
02	Pieces on the Ground (feat. Tendai)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			07:00
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - T.M Dikinya / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - T.M Dikinya
03	Remembering Thami Mnyele (Afrikan Roots Remake) (feat. Gloria Bosman)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			05:35
	Writer: Gloria Bosman - Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego / Composers: Gloria Bosman - Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego
04	Cross Over (feat. Zano Urban)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			06:07
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - T.S Nzima / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - T.S Nzima
05	The Killer Sax (feat. Kagiso & Team Distant)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			06:43
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi
06	Jabula (feat. Cici & Ishmael)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			05:28
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - ishmael morabe - B Thwala / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - ishmael morabe - B Thwala
07	Stories from Creation (feat. Pain Killer)	Afrikan Roots	On The 8th Day			04:55
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - K.B Sebothoma / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Nkosinathi Nkosi - K.B Sebothoma

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Bayete (feat. Luciano)

Deep London: 12-11-2013

Bayete (feat. Luciano)

01	Bayete (feat. Luciano) (DJ Garphie Straight Out The Back Dub Mix)	Afrikan Roots	Bayete (feat. Luciano)			12:54
	Writer: Katlego Mabasa - Musa Mmotsa - Arafat Mphahlele - Luciano / Composers: Gareth Smith
02	Bayete (feat. Luciano) (StuRamsay Remix)	Afrikan Roots	Bayete (feat. Luciano)			06:44
	Writer: Katlego Mabasa - Musa Mmotsa - Arafat Mphahlele - Luciano / Composers: Stuart Ramsay
03	Bayete (feat. Luciano) (DJ Twice Mix)	Afrikan Roots	Bayete (feat. Luciano)			06:01
	Writer: Katlego Mabasa - Musa Mmotsa - Arafat Mphahlele - Luciano / Composers: Dj Twice
04	Bayete (feat. Luciano) (Soldaat Ived Uptempo Mix Bonus)	Afrikan Roots	Bayete (feat. Luciano)			08:37
	Writer: Katlego Mabasa - Musa Mmotsa - Arafat Mphahlele - Luciano / Composers: Soldaat Ived

EPs

FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)

Roots Kooperative: 03-05-2018

FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)

01	FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)	Afrikan Roots	FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)			06:03
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela - Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela - Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu
02	FriTagwa (Party Time Radio Mix)	Afrikan Roots	FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)			04:11
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu
03	FriTagwa (Instrumental Mix)	Afrikan Roots	FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)			05:32
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu
04	FriTagwa	Afrikan Roots	FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)			05:41
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu
05	FriTagwa (Radio Edit)	Afrikan Roots	FriTagwa (Party Time Mix)			04:29
	Writer: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu / Composers: Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Kenneth Ngudisendi Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Mercedes Mahlatse Boshego - Sibusiso Masilela & Ngalo Adriaan Mahlangu

Akulu Woo EP

Roots Kollective: 12-05-2015

Akulu Woo EP

01	Akulu Woo	Afrikan Roots	Akulu Woo EP			06:39
	Composers: K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - B.S Mmotsa - O.B Ramahali
02	Akulu Woo (Instrumental)	Afrikan Roots	Akulu Woo EP			06:40
	Composers: K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - B.S Mmotsa - O.B Ramahali
03	Akulu Woo (Reprise)	Afrikan Roots	Akulu Woo EP			04:54
	Composers: K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - B.S Mmotsa - O.B Ramahali
04	Akulu Woo (Vocal)	Afrikan Roots	Akulu Woo EP			02:02
	Composers: K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - B.S Mmotsa - O.B Ramahali

Akuluwo

2013 Soulkouss Records: 14-09-2013

Akuluwo

01	Akuluwo	Silyvi	Akuluwo			06:39
	Writer: B.S Mmotsa - K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - O.B Ramahali - Silvio Silva / Composers: B.S Mmotsa - K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - O.B Ramahali - Silvio Silva
02	Akuluwo (Instrumental)	Silyvi	Akuluwo			06:40
	Composers: B.S Mmotsa - K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - O.B Ramahali - Silvio Silva
03	Akuluwo (Reprise)	Silyvi	Akuluwo			04:54
	Writer: B.S Mmotsa - K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - O.B Ramahali - Silvio Silva / Composers: B.S Mmotsa - K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - O.B Ramahali - Silvio Silva
04	Akuluwo (Vocal)	Silyvi	Akuluwo			02:02
	Writer: B.S Mmotsa - K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - O.B Ramahali - Silvio Silva / Composers: B.S Mmotsa - K.D Mabasa - K.N Manyemula - O.B Ramahali - Silvio Silva

Singles

Mali (feat. Vutomi)

2025 Roots Kooperative: 07-11-2025

Mali (feat. Vutomi)

01	Mali (feat. Vutomi) (Original)	Afrikan Roots	Mali (feat. Vutomi)			04:55
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Reikanne Nicholas Winfred Matlaela - Modise Cromwell Modungwa - Reneilwe Solomon Mashigo
02	Mali (feat. Vutomi) (Extended Brass Mix)	Afrikan Roots	Mali (feat. Vutomi)			05:28
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Reikanne Nicholas Winfred Matlaela - Modise Cromwell Modungwa - Reneilwe Solomon Mashigo

Masuve

2025 Roots Kooperative: 05-09-2025

Masuve

01	Masuve	Afrikan Roots	Masuve			05:36
	Writer: Vutomi Mabunda / Composers: Tiyani Mabunda - Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Tshepo Mhlanga - Reneilwe Solomon Mashigo

Bayede

2025 Roots Kooperative: 25-07-2025

Bayede

01	Bayede	Sego	Bayede			06:29
	Writer: Lesego Chantelle Sithole - Priscilla Mahlodi Malefahlo - Daniel Mbhesi Hadebe / Composers: Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Cromwell Modungwa - Tshepo Mhlanga - Lemogang Deovolente Mpe - Reikanne Matlaela - Raymond Mupatapanja

Elephant Steps

2025 Roots Kooperative: 27-06-2025

Elephant Steps

01	Elephant Steps	Afrikan Roots	Elephant Steps			07:15
	Composers: Kenneth Ngudiseni Manyemula - Bongumusa Samuel Mmotsa - Katlego Dusky Mabasa - Mercedes Mahlatsi Boshego