The Maskandi community comes together in remembrance on “Tribute Scebi,” an acutely emotional release from Skhwele Sesoka featuring Iqadi, Idlabisi, and I Tourist laseNquthu.
Released on August 12, 2026, the track serves as a musical tribute to the late Maskandi artist Scebi “Inkos’yamagcokama” Dlamini, who tragically died in a car accident in Richards Bay alongside a member of his stage crew.
Skhwele Sesoka brings together several Maskandi voices to turn the loss into a collective expression of mourning. The artists use traditional guitar-led instrumentation and powerful Zulu storytelling to reflect on Scebi’s passing, offer condolences, and honour the legacy he leaves behind.
The record carries the emotional character that has long defined Maskandi storytelling. Rather than simply focusing on sorrow, “Tribute Scebi” creates a space for remembrance, allowing the contributing artists to express their grief while standing with Scebi’s family, supporters, and the wider amaGcokama community.
Distributed through DistroKid under 6982558 Records DK, the song stands as a heartfelt musical memorial. “Tribute Scebi” is not just a tribute track but a collective farewell that preserves the memory of an artist whose work left a mark on South African traditional music.
