Lihle Xhakaza Liyahleba Ixoki Album

Lihle Xhakaza Liyahleba Ixoki – Maskandi Album 2025

Introduction

KwaZulu Natal’s rising Maskandi star Celumusa Sandile Khanyile, professionally known as Lihle Xhakaza, officially delivers a powerful new body of work with his 2025 album titled Liyahleba Ixoki. Blending traditional Zulu storytelling, emotional vocals, modern acoustic production, and deep cultural wisdom, this twelve track album stands as one of the most exciting Maskandi releases of the year. Maskandi Nation proudly presents full details of the project, including the album artwork, tracklist, featured artists, and listening links.

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Release Date

Liyahleba Ixoki was officially released on 28 November 2025, generating massive excitement across social media, streaming platforms, and the Maskandi community.

About the Album

Liyahleba Ixoki is an emotional and storytelling rich project that explores themes of love, betrayal, loyalty, family, forgiveness, and inner strength. Lihle Xhakaza combines smooth guitar strings with powerful lead vocals, layered harmonies, and meaningful lyrical content rooted in true Zulu tradition. The album includes several high profile collaborations that bring extra depth and a unique blend of vocal textures. A visualizer release also accompanies the album, giving listeners a cinematic way to experience the stories behind the music.

Full Tracklist

Official Tracklist

  1. I-Ex Yami ft JikiJiki and Mnotho Majola
  2. Liyahleba Ixoki 4:47
  3. Umuntu Wami ft Shenge Wasehlalankosi and Samkelisiwe Ncwane 4:12 5:33
  4. Ukuphapha Kensizwa ft Ali Mgube
  5. Niyalona Uthando ft Njabulo Langa and Samkelisiwe Ncwane 4:33
  6. Abafana Abashiswe ft Umagumede Wena 4:23
  7. Banomona ft Nsika Biyela 4:58
  8. Ngincenga Ongincengayo 4:21
  9. Uyehluleka Ukukhetha ft Mnotho Majola 4:06
  10. Ulwanami ft BoboMfanaWepiki 5:58
  11. Bahleli Bemcimbi 3:59
  12. Kugijima Wena 4:36

Featured Artists

The album includes powerful contributions from respected Maskandi voices including
• JikiJiki
• Mnotho Majola
• Njabulo Langa
• Samkelisiwe Ncwane
• Shenge Wasehlalankosi
• Ali Mgube
• Umagumede Wena
• Nsika Biyela
• BoboMfanaWepiki

Each collaboration adds emotion, personality, and a fresh dynamic to Lihle’s storytelling.

Album Artwork Description

lihle xhakaza liyahleba ixoki album artwork with artist standing in a furnished apartment wearing an ash coloured outfit
Official artwork for Lihle Xhakaza’s 2025 Maskandi album Liyahleba Ixoki.

The artwork for Liyahleba Ixoki is visually captivating. Lihle Xhakaza stands in a modern, beautifully furnished apartment wearing an ash colored jacket and trousers. His front buttons are open, symbolizing confidence, honesty, and readiness to share his truth with the world. His wide eyed gaze reflects deep reflection and storytelling, reinforcing the emotional depth of the album.

Why This Album Matters

This album arrives at a powerful time for the Maskandi genre. Liyahleba Ixoki balances tradition with modernity, capturing the true sound of Zulu folk music while appealing to the younger generation discovering Maskandi through platforms like YouTube and Spotify. With strong guitar lines, relatable lyrics, and heartfelt delivery, the album strengthens Lihle Xhakaza’s position as one of the fastest rising Maskandi storytellers of this era.

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