With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States drawing closer, South Africa’s football fever is rising to new heights. Riding that wave, one of the country’s most beloved diski voices, Baba Mthethwa, has been roped in to lend his iconic commentary style to a new Amapiano EP titled Bafana Bafana.
The multiple award-winning SuperSport commentator, known for his witty and insightful match-day delivery, says the four-track project is designed to rally the nation behind the national team as they head to football’s biggest stage.
Produced by Tronix Madibe alongside Ceejay Maepa, the EP blends music, motivation, and national pride into a vibrant sound that aims to inspire unity and belief across the country.Released under Bophelo Arts Solutions, the project brings together creative minds with one clear mission: to energise South Africans in support of Bafana Bafana.
Mthethwa’s iconic voice features across all four tracks, delivering powerful messages of encouragement and belief. His presence adds emotional depth, turning each song into a rallying cry for both players and fans.
“We put together this Bafana Bafana EP to give the team strength—so they know the whole country stands behind them,” said Mthethwa.
Ceejay Maepa, an accomplished legal mind and strategic visionary, played a key role in shaping the project’s direction.“I have never heard anything like this in the history of Bafana Bafana,” said Tronix Madibe.
“This project is about unity, energy, and giving the team the support they deserve.”Driven by infectious Amapiano rhythms, the EP captures the pulse of South African culture while tapping into the excitement of the world’s biggest football stage. More than music, it positions itself as a movement.The Bafana Bafana EP is now available worldwide on all major streaming platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, and Tidal.
South Africans—and football fans across the globe—are encouraged to stream, dance, and unite behind Bafana Bafana.
