South African Gqom producer Deejay Zebra SA has teamed up with Dr Dope on a brand new tune called “Ngiphakamise,” bringing another exciting chapter to one of 2026’s busiest Gqom catalogs.
“Ngiphakamise” is Zulu for “lift me up” or “elevate me,” and the energy of the record lives up to that proclamation. Deejay Zebra SA doesn’t treat the concept lightly. Below, he crafts a driving Gqom production, pushing the vibe forward with the same intensity the word demands.
This collaboration is a perfect fit for Dr. Dope. His previous collaboration with Pro Tee, qveen-rsa, Mzwilili and Kitso Nave on “Hamba Wena” proved he is comfortable inside the darker, bass-heavy electronic lanes that define South African street music. So no style compromises when you enter the Gqom universe of Deejay Zebra SA. The two artists already work in nearby sonic areas.
Deejay Zebra SA has been on fire with his 2026 output. In the same year before this track dropped were “Super Gqom Mode,” “Ethekwini Meets CPT,” “Shisa Vibes,” “Hold onto You” and the “After Taxi Hours” EP. So “Ngiphakamise” is not an artist saving himself for a big moment. It’s from someone who just keeps working and believes that the quality will speak for itself.”
Deejay Zebra SA has proven himself tough to ignore in 2026 for the South African Gqom fans that follow the most reliable independent producers of the genre. Another cause is “Ngiphakamise”.
Listen to “Ngiphakamise” on Apple Music & Spotify and let us know if this is Deejay Zebra SA’s biggest track of the year. Give us your pick below!
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