South African music sensation Aubrey Qwana returns with an emotional and powerful new single titled “Babaleka” ft. Inkosi Yamagcokama, a raw reflection on the struggle of growing up in poverty and the desperate yearning to escape its grip. Known for his genre-blending sound that fuses Afro-soul, Maskandi, and modern hip hop, Aubrey Qwana once again channels deep vulnerability and truth into his art- this time with a message that hits home for many.
“Babaleka”, which means “run” or “escape” in isiZulu, is more than just a song. It’s a testimony. It speaks for the countless youth who are born into hardship and are forced to fight their way out with nothing but hope and resilience. In haunting melodies and honest lyrics, Aubrey Qwana reflects on the pain of a broken environment, the pressure of expectations, and the urgent desire to break free – not just physically, but mentally and spiritually.
“Babaleka is for anyone who has ever looked around their life and said, ‘There has to be more than this.’ It’s about finding the courage to run toward something better, even when the odds are against you,” says Aubrey Qwana.
With signature storytelling and raw emotional delivery, “Babaleka” paints vivid scenes of township life- its chaos, its beauty, its pain- and the need to escape in order to grow, to heal, and to redefine your future.
