Nomcebo Zikode, the Grammy Award winner known for Jerusalema, has collaborated with 3-step producer TorQue and multi-SAMA award winner Mthunzi on a new South African song, Ithemba. The track is centred on themes of perseverance and resilience. It draws on both personal and shared challenges, conveying messages of hope and endurance in the face of adversity. TorQue says: “As a rising producer and DJ, I’ve faced my share of setbacks – people who’ve wronged me and challenges that sting. The track aims to convey a message that hope, combined with action, can be transformative, and encourages resilience in the face of hardship.