Sizwe Dhlomo Reveals He Almost Featured On AKA’s “Lemons (Lemonade)” Remix

Sizwe Dhlomo Reveals He Almost Featured On AKA’s “Lemons (Lemonade)” Remix. Hip-hop fans often dream about collaborations and remixes that never make it to the public. Now, thanks to Sizwe Dhlomo, we’ve learned of a tantalising “what if” that could have shifted the soundscape of South African rap.

In a recent post, Sizwe Dhlomo shared a screenshot of his private Instagram DMs with the late AKA, revealing that the two actually discussed creating a remix of the smash hit “Lemons (Lemonade).”

The messages date back to late 2021 and 2022, showcasing not just industry respect but a genuine camaraderie between the broadcaster and the rapper. Dhlomo first reached out warmly in November 2021, writing, “I wanted to send you this after seeing your Insta Stories. I hope you’ve been well.” AKA responded with heartfelt gratitude, “Thank you, my brother 💜💜💜.”

Fast forward to September 2022, when the conversation took a musical turn. Dhlomo enthusiastically praised the single “Lemons (Lemonade)”—a record that went on to dominate charts—and asked AKA for the instrumental so he could “do something with it.” The excitement didn’t stop there; he even proposed pulling up to AKA’s crib to record a verse. AKA’s response was nothing short of encouraging: “Yo!!!!!! Wasup champ. Hahahah. Aight bet. Send me your digits there.”

This back-and-forth revealed an alternate universe where “Lemons (Lemonade)” might have had a completely different shape, possibly featuring a bold, unexpected voice in the mix. By October 2022, the lighthearted tone of their exchanges continued, with Dhlomo joking, “Lol! You’re burning the boerewors!”—an insight into the playful bond the two shared off-stage.

The revelation has sparked excitement among fans, many of whom now wonder how Dhlomo might have delivered on the remix. Would he have leaned into a spoken-word style, added a unique cadence, or perhaps even rapped alongside AKA and Nasty C’s signature flows? While we may never hear what could have been, the DMs prove just how open AKA was to collaboration and experimentation, even with friends outside of the traditional rap sphere.