Because we are

The Song

#BecauseWeAre is a collaboration between Shikaya, Zolani Mahola and Aron Halevi who together founded Freshlyground.

The song Because We Are was written by Zolani and Aron with creative input from Dylan Wray of Shikaya.

Listen to Because We Are 

Stream Because We Are 

Mzansi All-Stars

Some of South Africa’s best-loved musicians lent their voice to the song and recorded their parts in their homes during Lockdown

Amanda Black, Ard Matthews, Arno Carstens, Agape, Bonga Kwana, Buhlebendalo Mda, Cheistar, Craig Hinds, Divine Mahara, Early B, Emo Adams, Francois Van Coke, Gabriela Diamond, Jabulani Mthembu, Jack Parow, J’Something, Jedd Kossew, Jeremy Loops, Jimmy Nevis, Kahn Morbee, Karen Zoid, Khayelitsha United Mambazo, Khuli Chana, Majozi, Ready D, Shane Cooper, Vusi Mahlasela, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Zoë Modiga, Zolani Mahola

Time To Question

Following the launch of the song, the Time to Question campaign will encourage South Africans to share their experiences and what they have learnt about themselves, their communities and this country over the last five months. We hope that together we can take what we have learnt during this crisis to build a more resilient South Africa.

Join the conversation on Facebook at #TimeToQuestion2020.