PH Raw Ushers In A New Chapter For SA Hip-Hop With Tshego Santana. Every so often, South Africa’s music landscape is shaken by an artist whose presence transcends sound—an artist who speaks to the soul of a generation. According to PH Raw, that artist is Tshego Santana, and his arrival signals more than just new music; it’s the rebirth of purpose-driven artistry in hip-hop.
In a powerful and heartfelt statement, PH Raw took to social media to introduce the world to Tshego Santana—a name many may not know yet, but soon won’t forget. “Every so often, an artist emerges who doesn’t just contribute to the South African music scene, but transforms it,” he wrote. “No blueprint. No filters. Just faith, raw honesty, and an unshakable love for South Africa 🇿🇦.”
With the upcoming “SANTILALA” EP, set to drop this August, Tshego Santana steps forward not only as a rapper but as a symbol of healing, reflection, and moral reckoning. The EP, under the creative direction of RAW X MOB MORALITY, is positioned as a body of work that speaks to brokenness, restoration, and spiritual realignment in a time where the local hip-hop scene is craving authenticity.
PH Raw draws a deep connection between Tshego Santana’s emergence and the legacy of the late Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, calling him “the dream taking form, in real time.” While Forbes left behind an irreplaceable cultural footprint, Santana represents a new blueprint—one built on vulnerability, clarity, and Christ-centred leadership. “This is a healing process, a rebuilding process,” PH Raw said. “We can’t replace what we have lost, but we surely learn and remember.”
More than just music, this movement reflects a shift in ethos. “Turning rappers into real men,” the post reads—an intentional reframe of masculinity in music, anchored not in ego or bravado but in faith and maturity. The call to “place our trust on Jesus our Lord this time, not us,” reveals the spiritual foundation at the core of this project.
With SANTILALA looming on the horizon, expectations are high, but it’s clear this isn’t about charts or clout. This is about culture, conviction, and the courage to redefine what it means to be a hip-hop artist in South Africa today.
Whether Tshego Santana becomes the voice of a new generation or a beacon of inspiration for those lost in the noise, one thing is certain: the era of Mob Morality has begun.