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Gxarha SA & ZellaMan: The Collaboration Gqeberha’s Been Waiting For

KarenMic

23 October 2025

The Urban Exchange was the gateway, but what came after is the legacy in motion. This collaboration represents the new phase of Eastern Cape Hip-Hop, confident, grounded, and unapologetically real.

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The city has been waiting for this one. A collaboration between Gxarha SA and the golden boy of Gqeberha, ZellaMan. It had been spoken about for months, but everything shifted after Gxarha’s performance at The Urban Exchange on 5 October 2025. That night marked a turning point, a moment that sparked something real. The rest, as they say, is history.

When Gxarha stepped onto that stage, his energy was unmatched. His verses carried confidence, purpose, and a clear sense of identity that left the audience locked in. The crowd was alive, feeding off his every word. Among them was ZellaMan, taking in the atmosphere and watching what felt like a new chapter in Eastern Cape Hip-Hop unfolding right before his eyes.

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Soon after that performance, the two artists found themselves in the studio. What happened next was organic. No hype. No forced chemistry. Just two creatives locked in with a shared vision to push the sound forward. Those close to the sessions say the energy was instant, the focus sharp, and the result something powerful. Gxarha brought his raw, unapologetic delivery, while ZellaMan came with that street command that keeps the people tuned in.

This collaboration is more than just music. It is a statement about unity, growth, and evolution. Eastern Cape Hip-Hop has always had talent, but moments like these remind everyone that it also has leadership. The Urban Exchange was the gateway, the event that connected artists, ideas, and momentum. From that night, the seeds for something bigger were planted.

Now, as the city waits for what comes next, the buzz continues to grow. No official release date yet, but anticipation is high. This is what Gqeberha sounds like when culture, confidence, and collaboration collide.

Stay tuned to Espazza.co.za for updates, visuals, and the official release.

#GxarhaSA #ZellaMan #TheUrbanExchange #EasternCapeHipHop #GqeberhaMusic #SpazaRap #EspazzaCulture #SouthAfricanHipHop

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