The #HONORX9dSongChallenge is Back with an Unbreakable Line-up of Diverse Artists and the finest moments
Naledi Aphiwe Last year, the HONOR X9c Open Verse Challenge wasn’t just a competition. It was a challenge in a moment, where many in Mzansi need to find their feet and voice. This stop-the-scroll celebration of artistry and creativity will soon make an entrance with bars, hooks, harmonies and attitude, all on one sound. The last time around, Thaphelo Khoza took the crown, walking away with R20,000 cash, an HONOR X9c AI smartphone, and an exclusive studio session with DJ Maphorisa and DJ Tira. That’s not just a “well done” but a stage door to a massive audience of potential new fans. Back by popular demand, HONOR is building on last year’s success by cooking up a competition that sounds like a collaboration. A fresh sound and a larger line-up of visionaries In 2026, the studio doors open again for writing and recording sessions that feature a longer line-up - artists that don’t come to play. These are the masters at work: DJ Tira, Dlala Thukz...