DJ Lag and Djknator feature Thobeka in their Southside Mixtape song ‘WaWaWa’. Kelvin Ibeleme, Lwazi Asanga Gwala, and others write the celebratory lyrics.

Released: October 30, 2025
WaWaWa (feat. Thobeka)
Dj Lag | Djknator • From “Southside Mixtape”
WaWaWa (feat. Thobeka) Lyrics Translation – Southside Mixtape Soundtrack
The lyricists describe a party scene with cups in hand and confident dance moves. They mention returning with money and the infectious ‘Wawawa’ chant.
WashaIt’s fire!
Khon’ Lent’ Elibelithi ThaThere’s this vibe that’s hitting hard.
Thibidi That Tha ThaThibidi that tha tha.
Woza LagCome on, Lag!
AshuThat’s the one!
Thibidi Dibi The The TheThibidi dibi the the the.
ChesaBurn it up!
Zaz’ EmntaneniWe’re here at the party,
Laph’ I-Cup Isesandleniwhere the cup’s in the hand.
S’lokhe S’khomba Phansi Khomba PhansiWe keep pointing to the floor, pointing down,
Khomba Phansi Khomba Phansipointing down, pointing down.
Sandl’ EphaketheniHand’s in the pocket,
Ng’buya Ng’pheth’ IntenyanyeniI’m coming back with plenty of cash.
Ithi Wawawa WawawaIt goes wawawa wawawa,
Wawawa Wawawawawawa wawawa.
Zaz’ EmntaneniWe’re here at the party,
Laph’ I-Cup Isesandleniwhere the cup’s in the hand.
S’lokhe S’khomba Phansi Khomba PhansiWe keep pointing to the floor, pointing down,
Khomba Phansi Khomba Phansipointing down, pointing down.
Sandl’ EphaketheniHand’s in the pocket,
Ng’buya Ng’pheth’ IntenyanyeniI’m coming back with plenty of cash.
Ithi Wawawa WawawaIt goes wawawa wawawa,
Wawawa Wawawawawawa wawawa.
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Ithi Wawawa Wawawait goes wawawa wawawa.
AshuThat’s the one!
WashaIt’s fire!
ChesaBurn it up!
Zaz’ EmntaneniWe’re here at the party,
Laph’ I-Cup Isesandleniwhere the cup’s in the hand.
S’lokhe S’khomba Phansi Khomba PhansiWe keep pointing to the floor, pointing down,
Khomba Phansi Khomba Phansipointing down, pointing down.
Sandl’ EphaketheniHand’s in the pocket,
Ng’buya Ng’pheth’ IntenyanyeniI’m coming back with plenty of cash.
Ithi Wawawa WawawaIt goes wawawa wawawa,
Wawawa Wawawawawawa wawawa.
Zaz’ EmntaneniWe’re here at the party,
Laph’ I-Cup Isesandleniwhere the cup’s in the hand.
S’lokhe S’khomba Phansi Khomba PhansiWe keep pointing to the floor, pointing down,
Khomba Phansi Khomba Phansipointing down, pointing down.
Sandl’ EphaketheniHand’s in the pocket,
Ng’buya Ng’pheth’ IntenyanyeniI’m coming back with plenty of cash.
Ithi Wawawa WawawaIt goes wawawa wawawa,
Wawawa Wawawawawawa wawawa.
Ithi Wawawa WawawaIt goes wawawa wawawa,
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Wawawa Wawawawawawa wawawa,
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WaWaWa (feat. Thobeka) Music Video
The WaWaWa lyrics meaning focuses on celebration and joy rather than a complex narrative.