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"Khona" is a song by South African duo Mafikizolo, released as the first single from their eighth studio album Reunited (2013). It features additional vocals from Xelimpilo, a member of Uhuru. The song was released by Kalawa Jazmee Records. In South Africa, the song peaked at number 1 on YFM, Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ukhozi FM and True FM. It peaked at number 2 on Metro FM music charts. In Nigeria, the song received numerous radio airplay on the Beat 99.9 FM and Cool FM. On Prisoner of Class music chart, the song made the list of the top 10 African songs of 2013, peaking at number 1. Furthermore, the song peaked at number 1 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.
Upon its release, the song was met with great reception throughout Africa. Many people fell in love with its syncopated rhythmic drumbeat sound. The song has elevated the South African house genre to some extent, and was released with the idea that music can influence a large demography of people across the African continent. In addition to being one of the most played radio songs in Africa, "Khona" caught the attention of MTN's Project Fame West Africa season 6 contestants. Contestants of the television program, on several occasions, sang the song humorously while playing a singing game amongst themselves.