Kwaito legend Joe Nina establishes new sound called ‘iyano fusion’ – Sowetan

A man in a dark jacket sits on concrete stairs against a rough, beige wall, looking confidently at the camera—his style reminiscent of classic Kwaito vibes and the energy of Joe Nina’s iyano fusion.

Kwaito legend Joe Nina, who is the latest artist to switch up genres, has told Sowetan his reinvention era will see him release music under a new genre he’s dubbed “iyano fusion”.

The first taste of this chapter will be heard in the single Sbale, a collaboration set for release at the end of the month.

“It’s a beautiful remix of Sbali, which is also relevant to the gender-based violence issues we’re facing,” he said.

The collaboration was sparked by Ivan Curtis, a young DJ from Welkom, Free State, who approached him with a beat….