DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy, and Mbuxx bring a high-energy Amapiano anthem in Sangena from the album Rough Dance. The song features Scotts Maphuma and Toss, creating a lively party vibe. Lyricists Mpho Innocent Lebajoa and Pholoso Masombuka craft bold, confident lyrics.
Released: March 28, 2025
Sangena (feat. Scotts Maphuma & Toss)
Dj Maphorisa | Xduppy • From “Rough Dance”
Sangena (feat. Scotts Maphuma & Toss) Lyrics Translation Dj Maphorisa | Xduppy | Rough Dance
The singers chant ‘Sangena,’ declaring their arrival with pride. They ask, ‘Why does it seem like you’re closing?’ challenging any barriers to the fun. The lyrics describe their impact: ‘They say we arrived, we entered, we messed things up, and left.’
Hayi Maan AyiNo way, man!
EyiHey!
Yey Wena Mbuxx EhHey you, Mbuxx!
Hayi Wena MaanNo, you, man!
Uphi YenaWhere is he?
Hayi Hayi Hayi Hayi HayiNo, no, no, no, no!
EyiHey!
Yey Wena Mbuxx Ah Ena Maan EyiHey you, Mbuxx, oh him, man, hey!
Asambe Wena EhLet’s go, you!
Asambe WenaLet’s go, you.
AyiNo!
Hayi Hayi Hayi Hayi HayiNo, no, no, no, no!
Hay’ Suka Mani MaanNo, get away, man!
Hay’ Suka Wena Man EhNo, you get away, man!
Hayi Wena Mani ManNo, you, man, man!
AyiNo.
Asambe WenaLet’s go, you.
Yaz’ Angina MaliYou know I don’t have any money.
Angifuni UmqambatheI don’t want any ‘traditional homebrew’.
Yonk’into Hamba Nges’kathiEverything goes with the time.
Uzongifakel’ Ibhadi MaanYou’re going to bring me bad luck, man.
Yaz’ Angina MaliYou know I’m broke right now.
Angifuni UmqambatheI don’t want any ‘traditional homebrew’.
Yonk’into Hamba Nges’kathiEverything moves according to time.
Uzongifakel’ IbhadiYou’ll just bring me bad luck.
Iph’ Imali KaMkwanaziWhere’s Mkwanazi’s money?
Sekabiz’ UmphakathiHe’s already calling the whole community.
Bafun’ Uxoxa KabanziThey want to discuss it at length.
Ukuthi Kuhamben’ Kuleya Party MaanAsking what went down at that party, man.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, man!
SangenaWe’ve entered.
Hay’ Wena MaanNo, you, man!
SangenaWe’ve entered.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
Sangena WenaWe’ve entered, you.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, man.
SangenaWe’ve entered.
Bathini Wena MaanWhat are they saying, you man?
Yini Ngathi Uyavala MaanWhy does it seem like you’re closing up, man?
Yini Ngathi Awufuni MaanWhy does it seem like you’re refusing, man?
Eyi Woza Lana MaanHey, come over here, man.
Eyi Vula Lana MaanHey, open up here, man.
Yini Ngathi Uyavala MaanWhy does it look like you’re shutting down, man?
Yini Ngathi Awufuni MaanWhy does it seem like you’re not in the mood, man?
Eyi Woza Lana MaanHey, get over here, man.
Eyi Vula Lana MaanHey, open up here, man.
Bathi S’fike Sangena Sangena S’yamosha SambenThey say we arrived, we entered, we’re tearing it up, then we left.
Mandela Sam’betcha Wabheda UmbhenaWe bet on the money, but the ‘gamble’ went wrong.
Som’xosh’ Uma-BhantshiWe’ll chase away the ‘guy in the suit’.
Eh Bathi Thina Siyafunda Ama-barHey, they say we’re mastering these bars.
Bathi S’fike Sangena Sangena S’yamosha SambenThey say we arrived, we walked in, we’re causing a scene, and we left.
Mandela Sam’betcha Wabheda UmbhenaWe bet on the cash, but things got messy.
Som’xosh’ Uma-BhantshiWe’ll kick out anyone trying to act formal.
Eh Bathi Thina Siyafunda Ama-barHey, they say we’re getting good at these bars.
Bathi S’fike SangenaThey say we arrived and entered.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man.
Bathi S’fike SangenaThey say we arrived and entered.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man.
Bathi Thina SangenaThey say we’ve made our entrance.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man.
Bathi Thina SangenaThey say we’ve made our entrance.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena Maan TossWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man—Toss!
AyiNo.
Yini Ngathi Uyavala MaanWhy does it seem like you’re closing up, man?
Yini Ngathi Awufuni MaanWhy does it seem like you’re not interested, man?
Eyi Woza Lana MaanHey, come over here, man.
Eyi Vula Lana MaanHey, open up here, man.
Yini Ngathi Uyavala MaanWhy does it look like you’re shutting down, man?
Yini Ngathi Awufuni MaanWhy does it seem like you’re holding back, man?
Eyi Woza Lana MaanHey, come here, man.
Eyi Vula Lana MaanHey, open it up here, man.
Bathi S’fike Sangena Sangena S’yamosha SambenThey say we showed up, we entered, we’re making a mess, we’re leaving.
Mandela Sam’betcha Wabheda UmbhenaWe bet on the money, but the plan failed.
Som’xosh’ Uma-BhantshiWe’ll run off the ‘guy in the coat’.
Eh Bathi Thina Siyafunda Ama-barHey, they say we’re reading the bars.
Bathi S’fike Sangena Sangena S’yamosha SambenThey say we came, we entered, we’re disrupting things, we’re gone.
Mandela Sam’betcha Wabheda UmbhenaWe put money on it and it all went wrong.
Som’xosh’ Uma-BhantshiWe’ll get rid of the formal guy.
Eh Bathi Thina Siyafunda Ama-barHey, they say we’re learning the lyrics.
Bathi S’fike SangenaThey say we finally entered.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man.
Bathi S’fike SangenaThey say we finally entered.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man.
Bathi Thina SangenaThey say that we’ve entered.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena MaanWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man.
Bathi Thina SangenaThey say that we’ve entered.
Sangena Sangena Sangena Sangena Maan TossWe’ve entered, we’ve entered, we’ve entered, man—Toss!
AyiNo.
Yini Ngathi Uyavala MaanWhy does it seem like you’re closing, man?
Yini Ngathi Awufuni MaanWhy does it look like you’re refusing, man?
Eyi Woza Lana MaanHey, come over here, man.
Eyi Vula Lana MaanHey, open it up here, man.
Yini Ngathi Uyavala MaanWhy does it look like you’re shutting down, man?
Yini Ngathi Awufuni MaanWhy does it seem like you don’t want to, man?
Eyi Woza Lana WenaHey, you, come over here.
Eyi Vula Lana MaanHey, open up here, man.
Yey Wena Mbuxx EhHey, you, Mbuxx!
Hayi Wena MaanNo, you, man!
Sangena (feat. Scotts Maphuma & Toss) Music Video
The Sangena lyrics meaning revolves around making a grand entrance and taking over the party. The song’s repetitive chants and energetic beats make it a standout Amapiano track.