Faith K’s ‘Hosikati’ EP Scores Munghana Lonene Award Nominations
Faith K’s ‘Hosikati’ EP Scores Munghana Lonene Award Nominations. Faith K is riding a blazing wave of momentum as she celebrates two nominations at the Munghana Lonene Xitsonga Music Awards.
The rapper scored awards for Best Xitsonga Female Artist of the Year and Best Xitsonga Hip Hop Song of the Year. “Hosikati energy through and through. Nominated for BEST XITSONGA FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR and BEST XITSONGA HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR @munghanalonene Music Awards! 👑✨ Let’s turn this Ndzilo into a win. 🔥” She wrote.
The nods arrive on the heels of Hosikati, Faith K’s crisp new EP released July 18, a project that leans into her Xitsonga roots while keeping her hip hop instincts sharp. The title Hosikati means “queen” in several Southern African languages and it frames the EP’s core thesis: confident, self-possessed, and unafraid to lead.
Central to the buzz is the Ndzilo spirit. In Xitsonga, ndzilo means “fire.” The sound blends melodic hooks, whip-smart bars, and a rhythmic palette that nods to township dance floors and late-night studio sessions. The fusion has widened Faith K’s audience while keeping day-one fans locked in.
Her double nomination shows how comfortably she straddles lanes, with one foot in hip hop’s competitive arena and the other championing Xitsonga excellence on mainstream stages. That duality is her edge, artistry that feels both local and limitless.
Culturally, the nominations arrive at a meaningful time. As the South African music scene keeps stretching beyond stylistic borders, artists who carry language and locale into the booth aren’t just representing—they’re reimagining what mainstream can sound like. Faith K’s rise underscores that shift. She isn’t merely adding Xitsonga phrases to bars for texture; she’s crafting records where the language is structural, thematic, and proudly centered.
