Mthandeni SK and Herman Kleinhans Join Forces for Rugby World Cup Unity Anthem

Maskandi artist Mthandeni SK has teamed up with Afrikaans singer Herman Kleinhans on a bilingual song created with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in mind. The pair say their single, “Hamba Nathi” — meaning “Come with us” — is intended to bring people together and celebrate South Africa’s many cultures. Mthandeni, whose real name is Mthandeni Manqele, said the track carries a message that listeners can share regardless of their language or background. He hopes it will add to the tournament excitement and become a song supporters can sing proudly as South Africa takes the international stage. The musician has previously released music linked to a global sporting event: the article notes that he recently put out “Africa Unite” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mthandeni said sport, like music, can bring people together, with fans setting differences aside to celebrate their country. He described contributing to those shared moments as meaningful and said working with artists from other genres helps him develop and opens new opportunities. Kleinhans told Daily Sun that “Hamba Nathi” was inspired by togetherness, encouragement and national pride. He said the title invites people to take part in something larger than themselves, and that the collaborators hope the song will contribute to the spirit around the rugby tournament and encourage support for the national team. The two musicians brought their different styles and musical identities into the recording. Kleinhans said the combination of Afrikaans and isiZulu gives the song its distinctive character while allowing the artists to retain their individual identities and share one central message. He described the collaboration as a wonderful experience and, like Mthandeni, indicated that listeners can look forward to more joint work in the future.