Yanga Chief On Uncovering A Hidden AKA Verse For ‘Lord Faku: The Life Of A Dyan’ Album
Yanga Chief On Uncovering A Hidden AKA Verse For ‘Lord Faku: The Life Of A Dyan’ Album. Yanga Chief recently revealed that he unearthed an unreleased verse from the late AKA while finalizing his latest album, Lord Faku: The Life of a Dyan. Contrary to popular belief, during an interview on Okay Swisher, Yanga clarified that he doesn’t have an extensive stash of AKA verses across different genres, as many have speculated.
“A lot of people think I have maybe like a hundred AKA verses dashed somewhere for like every genre. I’ve got a Kwaito one, a house one—but I actually don’t,” Yanga Chief shared. He explained that in the last two years of their friendship, he and AKA didn’t spend much time in the studio together, opting instead to enjoy each other’s company beyond music.
However, fate had other plans. While listening to his album in its early stages, Yanga found himself reflecting on the absence of an AKA verse. “I went to a hotel just for a day, just walking around, listening to the album, and I was thinking about the fact that I don’t have an AKA verse,” he recalled. Then, an unexpected thought struck him—check WhatsApp.
Upon revisiting his chat history with AKA, Yanga discovered a forgotten verse that had been sent to him some time ago. “There and behold, there is a verse that he sent me a while ago that I hadn’t used,” he said. Seizing the moment, he decided to incorporate it into the album. Although the verse was originally meant for a different song, Yanga adapted by crafting a new beat around it to make it fit seamlessly.
This revelation adds an emotional depth to Lord Faku: The Life of a Dyan, as it not only reflects Yanga Chief’s artistry but also serves as a tribute to his late friend. While the project was already a personal and introspective body of work, the unexpected inclusion of an AKA verse makes it even more significant for fans who continue to celebrate the legacy of the Supa Mega.
