Back To The City Pays Tribute To ProKid As ‘Heads and Tales’ Turns 20
Back To The City Pays Tribute To ProKid As ‘Heads and Tales’ Turns 20. This year marks the 20th anniversary of one of South African hip hop’s most revered albums, Heads and Tales — a timeless masterpiece by the late, great ProKid.
Back To The City Festival, South Africa’s premier hip hop gathering, took to social media to honour the legend who not only shaped a generation but remained a pillar of the culture until his untimely passing.
“In 2005, Heads and Tales was released… One of the greatest to ever do it,” the festival’s tribute post began — a nod to ProKid’s debut album that brought kasi stories, lyrical depth, and Zulu rap flair to the forefront of the South African music scene. Widely regarded as a trailblazer, ProKid’s work stood as both a mirror and a megaphone for township life, giving voice to the unheard and pride to a movement.
Back To The City, which has long served as a platform for hip hop’s finest, remembered how ProKid was a mainstay on their stages, consistently delivering performances that reminded fans and peers alike of his lyrical excellence and passionate showmanship. “He was forever on the Back to the City festival stage, showcasing his amazing skills and talent,” the post read.
More than just a performer, ProKid (real name Linda Mkhize) was a cultural icon who laid the groundwork for a new wave of South African emcees. His presence at Back To The City wasn’t just an appearance — it was a moment, a memory, a lesson in authenticity.
As the country celebrates two decades since Heads and Tales, fans are encouraged to revisit the album that captured the spirit of a generation, and to reflect on ProKid’s enduring legacy in the South African hip hop community.
“R.I.P GOAT ProKid,” the tribute concluded — a simple, powerful salute to a giant whose voice still echoes in the heart of hip hop.
