South Africa: Sho Madjozi is back, without missing a beat – The Africa Report

Person smiling and touching their face with long, decorated fingernails. They have braided hair styled in a high Mohawk and are wearing a black outfit with shoulder embellishments. Posters of Sho Madjozi are in the background, reflecting South Africa's vibrant culture featured in The Africa Report.

And take a break she did. Since winning big at the 2019 South African Music Awards (SAMAs), where she bagged awards for Newcomer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year, the 30-year-old Tsonga rap star has largely shied away from the spotlight.

Sure, she’s featured on a few singles along the way, but by her standards, Madjozi has mostly flown under the radar and spent her time living life.

“I’ve always been a traveller and a nomad,” she says. “I love seeing new places, and lately it’s been expanding more and more. I’m about…