The track takes direct inspiration from "Pata Pata," the signature anthem written by the legendary activist and singer Miriam Makeba.
When two of South Africa's most prominent musical powerhouses combined forces, they completely transformed the nostalgic ditty into an atmospheric Afro-House groove. Msaki ft Sun-EL Musician – Pata Pata Saguquka (Audio)
In the Xhosa language, "Pata Pata" translates literally to "touch touch". The track takes direct inspiration from "Pata Pata,"
The famous phrase "Saguquka sathi 'bheka'" translates to "We turned and said, 'Look!'" . ✨ A Modern Afro-House Reimagination Msaki ft Sun-EL Musician – Pata Pata Saguquka (Audio)
It originally referred to a flirtatious, highly energetic dance popular in the mid-1950s shebeens (township clubs) of Johannesburg.