Major League DJz, Thatohatsi, Thabza De Soul, and Moish join forces on ‘Hlanya,’ a track that mixes energetic beats with a powerful message. The lyrics, written by Banele Mbere, Kgokong Ishmael Mafora, Thabang Phatudi Mokoena, and Thato Raphadi, center on resilience and self-empowerment. The melody creates a lively backdrop for the song’s uplifting themes.
Released: February 27, 2026
Hlanya
Major League Djz | Thatohatsi
Hlanya Meaning & Lyrics (Major League Djz | Thatohatsi)
The lyrics focus on a man named Ncenga Ncenga, described as someone who never runs out of strength. They urge listeners to ‘go wild’ not by losing control but by changing their approach to life. The line, ‘When they look down on you, go wild,’ stands out, encouraging perseverance in the face of adversity.
(Ncenga Ncenga was a good man)(Ncenga Ncenga was a good man.)
Ncenga Ncenga was a good manNcenga Ncenga was a good man.
Indoda engaphelelwaHe’s a man who never runs out of strength.
Ncenga Ncenga was a good manNcenga Ncenga was a good man.
Indoda engaphelelwaHe’s a man who never runs out of strength.
Ncenga Ncenga was a good manNcenga Ncenga was a good man.
(Yeah)(Yeah.)
Ncenga Ncenga was a good manNcenga Ncenga was a good man.
Indoda engaphelelwaHe’s a man who never runs out of strength.
Ncenga Ncenga was a good manNcenga Ncenga was a good man.
(Yeyeni Boh)(Oh, wow!)
Hlanya Hlanya (Awu hlanya)Go wild, go wild (Oh, go wild).
Hlanya Hlanya (Mawu hlanye)Go wild, go wild (If you go wild).
(Hai Hlanya)(Hey, go wild!)
Hlanya Hlanya (Manu hlanye)Go wild, go wild (Just go wild).
Hlanya Hlanya (He Manu hlanye)Go wild, go wild (Hey, just go wild).
Hlanya hlanyaGo wild, go wild.
Uma bak’bekela phantsi (Hlanya hlanya)When they look down on you (Go wild, go wild),
Uma bek’cekela phantsi (Hlanya hlanya)When they trample you (Go wild, go wild),
Uma bek’bhekela phantsi (Hlanya hlanya)When they belittle you (Go wild, go wild).
Hayi man hlanyaCome on, man, go wild.
Hlanya hlanyaGo wild, go wild.
Hayi man hlanya (Hlanya hlanya)Come on, man, go wild (Go wild, go wild).
Mele ubayeke bacede, bahleke, bak’hurtaYou’ve got to let them finish, laugh, and hurt you.
BadedeLet them move aside.
Ngoba angeke ushintshe imiqondo yabo angekeBecause you won’t change their minds; you just won’t.
Mele ubayeke bacede, bahleke, bak’hurtaYou’ve got to let them finish, laugh, and hurt you.
BadedeLet them move aside.
Ngoba angeke ushintshe imiqondo yabo angekeBecause you won’t change their minds; you just won’t.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya angithi shintshi umqondoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m not saying lose your mind.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya ngithi shintshi ukhonoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m saying change your game.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya angithi shintshi umqondoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m not saying lose your mind.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya ngithi shintshi ukhonoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m saying change your game.
(Hayi man hlanya)(Come on, man, go wild.)
Hlanya hlanya (Cela uManuhlanye)Go wild, go wild (Call for the wild one).
Hlanya hlanya (Bahlanyele)Go wild, go wild (Go wild for them).
Hlanya hlanya (Cela uManuhlanye)Go wild, go wild (Call for the wild one).
(Bahlanyele)(Go wild for them.)
Hlanya hlanya (Hayi man hlanya)Go wild, go wild (Come on, man, go wild).
Hlanya hlanya (yeah)Go wild, go wild (Yeah).
Uma bak’bekela phantsi (Hlanya hlanya)When they look down on you (Go wild, go wild),
Uma bek’cekela phantsi (Hlanya hlanya)When they trample you (Go wild, go wild),
Hlanya hlanya (Hayi man hlanya)Go wild, go wild (Come on, man, go wild).
Uma bak’bekela phantsi (Hlanya hlanya)When they look down on you (Go wild, go wild),
Uma bek’cekela phantsi (Hlanya hlanya)When they trample you (Go wild, go wild),
Hlanya hlanya (Hayi man hlanya)Go wild, go wild (Come on, man, go wild).
Mele ubayeke bacede, bahleke, bak’hurtaYou’ve got to let them finish, laugh, and hurt you.
BadedeLet them move aside.
Ngoba angeke ushintshe imiqondo yabo angekeBecause you won’t change their minds; you just won’t.
Mele ubayeke bacede, bahleke, bak’hurtaYou’ve got to let them finish, laugh, and hurt you.
BadedeLet them move aside.
Ngoba angeke ushintshe imiqondo yabo angekeBecause you won’t change their minds; you just won’t.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya angithi shintshi umqondoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m not saying lose your mind.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya ngithi shintshi ukhonoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m saying change your game.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya angithi shintshi umqondoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m not saying lose your mind.
Mangithi kuwe hlanya ngithi shintshi ukhonoWhen I tell you to go wild, I’m saying change your game.
Hai man hlanyaCome on, man, go wild.
Hlanya Music Video
Looking for the ‘Hlanya’ lyrics translation? It offers a message of strength and self-transformation. The song, performed by Major League DJz and friends, is a call to rise above challenges and redefine your game.