Now Reading: Sjava’s ‘Uyena’ Up for Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year Title
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Sjava’s ‘Uyena’ Up for Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year Title
Sjava has called on his supporters to help propel his hit single Uyena to the top of Ukhozi FM’s highly anticipated Song of the Year competition. The annual countdown, regarded as one of the most influential markers of musical success in South Africa, continues to shape public sentiment and often reflects the country’s cultural mood at the end of each year. With thousands of listeners participating, earning a place in the top 10 shortlist is widely seen as a significant achievement for any artist.
Sjava recently took to social media to rally his followers, writing: “please vote for Uyena on @ukhozi_fm Top 10.” The post served as a direct appeal to fans to support the track as voting intensifies ahead of the New Year’s Eve announcement. His call adds momentum to the campaign surrounding Uyena, which has been steadily gaining attention throughout the voting period.
Ukhozi FM recently announced its official top 10 list following the completion of its new selection process. This year, the station implemented a revised system in which listeners were first provided with a curated list of 20 potential hits. From that list, audiences were asked to select their favourite songs, ultimately shaping the final top 10 contenders.
The inclusion of Uyena in the top 10 indicates significant listener support and positions the track as a strong competitor in this year’s tightly contested race. The selected songs represent various standout releases of 2025, each backed by artists with substantial followings and active fan-driven voting campaigns. As a result, the competition remains highly dynamic, with the final outcome dependent entirely on public participation.
Voting for the Song of the Year title remains open until midday on 31 December 2025. Listeners can participate by sending an SMS with the designated code for their chosen track to the station’s official voting line. The song that receives the highest number of votes will be announced as the winner during Ukhozi FM’s traditional New Year’s Eve broadcast.
As the countdown to the New Year approaches, anticipation continues to build around which track will ultimately claim the coveted title of Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year.
