Yanga Chief didn’t just climb the charts—he stormed them with style, substance, and serious sauce.

In a major win for South African hip hop, Yanga Chief has officially become the first SA hip hop artist in 2025 to score the highest entry on the SA Airplay Chart, landing at a massive #2 with his latest single, ‘What If (Mngani)’.

That’s not just a number, fam—it’s a moment. A statement. A mic drop.

The chart-busting track jumped three spots this week, proving that real bars, introspective storytelling, and genre-blending brilliance still win in a world of trends.

Yanga’s rise to #2 marks the highest airplay debut by a South African hip hop artist since the late great AKA’s ‘Company’ ft. Kiddominant which held the crown at #1 during the week of 17 to 23 February 2023.

And get this—Yanga did it independently. No label machine, just talent, hustle, and a connection to the people that can’t be manufactured.

‘What If (Mngani)’ isn’t just a song—it’s a poetic deep dive into friendship, reflection, and identity, layered over a hypnotic beat that sticks to your spirit. It’s hip hop with heart, a track that asks questions we’ve all felt but never voiced.

From the streets to the studios, the fans have spoken—and they’re playing it loud.

So while 2025 is still unfolding, Yanga Chief just set the tone: authenticity is back, and it’s charting.