Tony Dayimane Breaks Down The Meaning Behind Forthcoming Single “Dilikiyane” With Usimamane. In the lead-up to their highly anticipated collaborative single “Dilikiyane,” Tony Dayimane took a moment to school fans on the street-rooted lingo behind the catchy title.
The single, set to drop this Friday, promises a deep dive into the wild adventures and antics the duo get up to when they leave the grind of Johannesburg behind and hit the coastal buzz of Durban.
When a curious fan asked, “What is Dilikiyane… for us that don’t know?” Tony didn’t hesitate to break it down:
“It is basically ukuudilika, which is ukwehla or in English ‘go down’… ‘lidikile iGoli,’ which is what they say masehla to Durban in this case, ’cause I and Usimamane stay in Joburg. Now we are telling you the shenanigans we get up to masise Thekwini!”
More than just a play on words, Dilikiyane captures the energy of switching scenes—from the hustle of the City of Gold to the laid-back, party-rich vibe of Durban. It’s an ode to letting loose, to the wild nights, the street stories, and the rhythms that come alive when city slickers descend on the coast.
Known for their unapologetically streetwise storytelling and irresistible charisma, both Tony Dayimane and Usimamane have carved out lanes of their own in SA hip hop. Now, Dilikiyane marks a fusion of their energies—a gritty yet playful anthem that’s bound to resonate with fans who’ve lived that “go down to Durban and go wild” life.
With the single landing tomorrow, fans can expect more than just a banger—they can expect a cultural moment.
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