Hawema

Hawema is an Afropunk band from South Africa’s unofficial music capital, Durban.

The band’s sound has often been compared to Rage Against the Machine. However, Hawema uniquely blends in local Zulu culture and language with elements of rock ‘n roll, rhythm and poetry, combining energetic rhythmic changes, in-your-face lyrics, and heart-racing riffs balanced against groovy dance sections and beautiful jazz chord.

They passionately infuse the emerging local underground youth culture from Durban that draws on skating, surfing, hip-hop, and punk.
The band's upcoming music mainly was conceived during the 2021 floods, rioting, and general collapse. Four friends from different walks of life found a connection through their common love of music and the catharsis it brought them. They hope to share this feeling with the world.