Wa Mpona – Remastered 2025

“Wa Mpona” – Unearthing a Hidden Chapter in the Legacy of Moses Taiwa Molelekwa

Wa Mpona is a deeply personal composition by Moses Taiwa Molelekwa, recorded during the Genes & Spirits sessions in London and at Rhino Studios in South Africa. Though complete, the track was ultimately left out of the final album, as its strong Kwaito character was considered stylistically distinct from the project’s Jazz-driven focus. It features the dynamic vocals of Lungiswa Plaatjies and Faith Kekana—two artists whose work Molelekwa deeply respected.

Now presented in its own right, Wa Mpona leads a curated collection that revisits and reframes Molelekwa’s musical ideas through previously unreleased versions and reinterpretations. The album includes standout pieces such as Ntatemoholo (DAT Mix Remastered), Spirit of Tembisa (Mama City Remix Remastered), and Sing Along (Original Mix) feat. Moses Taiwa Molelekwa.

This body of work is not a remix project, but rather a rare glimpse into the depth, range, and evolution of Molelekwa’s sound—offering listeners a fresh encounter with the artistic legacy of one of South Africa’s most visionary composers.