South African artists Mr Pilato, Bena Lass SA, and Sje Konka release ‘Sebono Sela’ featuring El Mai Muziq, Mvelo RSA, and Jawsh. Listen, stream, buy the track, mp3 download.
A new collaborative single titled ‘Sebono Sela’ arrives from the South African music scene, uniting artists Mr Pilato, Bena Lass SA, and Sje Konka. The track includes features from El Mai Muziq, Mvelo RSA, and Jawsh. Production credits list Thabo Simon Mashile, Khutso Sewela, Sanele Mabena, and Mickey Refentse Hlongwane. The song runs for six minutes and represents a multi-artist effort under the New Money Gang Records imprint, with distribution handled by Sony Music Entertainment Africa. Mr Pilato, a Zambian-born singer and songwriter now active in South Africa, first gained attention with his viral hit “Ala” and built a profile through collaborations with artists like Mellow & Sleazy. Bena Lass SA, a South African vocalist, carved her space with the popular track “Mama.” Sje Konka, a South African producer and DJ known for his work in the Amapiano sphere, brings a proven hit-making ability following his involvement with tracks like “Bopha.” This assembly of talent from different nodes within the genre indicates a deliberate cross-pollination strategy.
mr pilato, bena lass sa, sje konka sebono sela
The involvement of Sony Music points to a focused commercial push for the New Money Gang label, which has steadily built a reputation for street anthems. The track’s length adheres to the Amapiano standard, allowing for full instrumental exploration and DJ utility. Industry watchers note the continued trend of large-scale collaborations as a method for expanding audience reach and streaming numbers. This release follows individual successes for each lead artist and tests their combined market power. The distribution machinery of a major label like Sony can propel such collaborations beyond local charts, aiming for broader African and diaspora listenership. The song adds to the dense output from South Africa’s electronic music community, where consistent release volume maintains cultural presence.
Mr Pilato, Bena Lass SA, Sje Konka – Sebono Sela (ft. El Mai Muziq, Mvelo RSA & Jawsh)
Produced by Thabo Simon Mashile, Khutso Sewela, Sanele Mabena, Mickey Refentse Hlongwane
12 December 2025
1 song, 6 minutes
℗ 2025 South Africa – New Money Gang Records, exclusively distributed under Sony Music Entertainment Africa (Pty) Ltd