The beef between Hitboss and Babethe Gashoazen | Lekompo producers clash

✨ Ba Bethe Gashoazen
Ba Bethe is a Pretoria-based producer and artist known for mixing Amapiano, house, and Limpopo dance sounds. He broke through with “Chokeslem” featuring Kharishma, released on 24 May 2024. The track fused Afro-house, disco, and Limpopo rhythms, and went on to win Song of the Year on both Thobela FM and Capricorn FM.

From there, he became one of the most sought-after collaborators, producing and featuring on big hits like:

“Bafana” (20 September 2024) – an energetic Bolo/Amapiano track with Makhadzi.

“Letswai” (late 2024) – a joyful dance anthem also with Makhadzi.

“Dj Ya Banka” (2024) – festive AfroPop vibes alongside Mawila.

“Mokatogeng” (2025) – featured on Kharishma’s Juno album.

“Limpopo Anthem” (2024) – a cultural celebration with Kharishma.


🎶 Genre Influence: His music lives between Amapiano and the rising Lekompo wave, fusing electronic energy with Limpopo groove, making him one of the freshest names to watch.


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🔥 Hitboss SA (Clarence Mangena)
Hitboss SA, born in Limpopo, is the pioneer of the Lekompo genre. Starting out as a dancer in 2006 and later turning producer, he has shaped the sound that now dominates Limpopo streets and is spreading nationwide. Unlike many producers, he even left a career in law to focus on music.

He has an impressive catalogue of production credits and collabs, including:

“Bao Jelasa” (21 July 2023) – early Lekompo hit with Janesh, Shebeshxt & Abi wa Mampela.

“Depression” (21 Feb 2025) – a thought-provoking, emotional Lekompo anthem.

“Skirt sa di Rough Dance” (7 Mar 2025) – high-energy street banger.

“Mmapelo” (21 Mar 2025) – heartfelt collab with Shandesh & Abi wa Mampela.

“Ngwanaka” (18 Apr 2025) – uplifting, celebratory track with Janesh.

“Rare” (18 Apr 2025) – spiritual and hopeful collab with Janesh & Kharishma.

“O Nwela Dhala” (18 Apr 2025) – with Mash K & Lady Amar, rooted in Limpopo rhythm.

“Happiness Makompong” (11 Jul 2025) – joyful anthem with KayCherlow.

“Tshwara Tlhogo” (18 Jul 2025) – motivational and hard-hitting street anthem.


He also created the famous Lekompo Balcony Mixes, which became cultural cornerstones for the movement.

🎶 Genre Influence: As the architect of Lekompo, his sound is built on traditional Limpopo beats, electronic layering, and deep cultural storytelling. He’s not just making music; he’s building a cultural movement.


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🌍 Summary

Ba Bethe Gashoazen → Known for fusing Amapiano & Limpopo grooves; his standout is Chokeslem (2024), plus a string of collabs with Makhadzi & Kharishma.

Hitboss SA → The founder of Lekompo, behind bangers like Bao Jelasa (2023), Ngwanaka (2025), and Tshwara Tlhogo (2025). He’s the one carrying Limpopo’s sound into the mainstream.