Gxarha

Gxarha (Cwenga Nomnganga), a South African rapper and songwriter.
Name: Cwenga Nomnganga, stage name Gxarha.
Background: Xhosa clan name representing family legacy; hails from Engcobo, Eastern Cape, now based in Johannesburg.
Style: Mixes traditional Xhosa rhythms with modern hip‑hop beats; storytelling rooted in cultural heritage and personal experience.

Key highlights
1. Upcoming album: “Ghetto Kids Lives Matter” releasing 29 August 2025.
2. Singles: “Ubherhi,” “Goat,” “Zange Kwabanje,” “Ngeke,” “Ngcobo Millano” & “Mama.”
3. Collaborations: Worked with artists like Lolli Native, Flash Ikumkani, Snymaan, P2ho, Proxnakedmynd, Prochxld, Elnino Drie, Pura Lavisa, Yamke, Fanatic SA.
4. Achievements: Sold‑out show in Johannesburg Coconut Lifestyle (Maboneq); Kumkani FM Song of the Year award; SADMA auditions winner.
5. Media: TV appearances on SABC 2, Impuma Kapa TV, Cape Town TV; radio plays on Umhlobo Wenene FM, TruFM, Vukan FM, Kumkani FM, 1Africa Radio, etc.
6. Performances: Played festivals like Nelson Mandela Bay Festival, Gqeberha Countdown, Ebubeleni Festival, Bash Walter Sisulu University Bay Hip Hop Festival.
7. Stage sharing: Performed with notable artists Kwesta, Emtee, Ko, Zonke, Duncan, The Soil, Flabba, DJ Tira, GP Ma‑Orange, Siya Shezi, Ifani, Bravo Le Roux, Nasty C, Shane Eagle, Dee Koala.
8. Brand collaborations: Owaroi Clothing, Moswear, Younique Communications Oopswear, Salute Apparel.