Shekhinah’s New Single “Spoonky” Receives Bonang Matheba’s Stamp of Approval
Bonang Matheba has officially endorsed Shekhinah’s latest single, sending waves of excitement across social media. The media mogul shared her approval on Twitter (X) on 6 January 2025, highlighting Shekhinah’s collaboration with Amapiano star Young Stunna on the track “Spoonky.” This public shout-out captured attention, with fans and industry peers celebrating the recognition.
The single, part of Shekhinah’s project Less Trouble released on 8 August 2025, stood out immediately for its unique sound and dynamic collaboration. Bonang’s post went beyond a simple share, praising songwriter Una Rams for his contribution and writing, “Our ears are BLESSED.” This rare acknowledgment of both artist and writer emphasized the importance of creative collaboration in music.
Young Stunna expressed heartfelt gratitude following the post, calling the opportunity to work with Shekhinah a dream come true. He described the moment as surreal and shared that it fulfilled a long-held aspiration to collaborate with one of South Africa’s leading singers. Shekhinah herself reacted with astonishment, posting “No way” alongside a crying emoji, showing even top artists experience “pinch-me” moments when recognized by influential figures like Bonang.
Bonang has a history of promoting diverse musical talent, having spotlighted tracks such as Mut4y’s Together, August Alsina and Lil Wayne’s Why I Do It, and Gigi Lamayne and Natasha Chansa’s Africa is Not A Jungle. She has also openly shared her appreciation for hip hop, including rapper A-Reece, highlighting her broad musical taste.
With Bonang’s endorsement, “Spoonky” has gained additional visibility, driving streaming numbers higher. The track currently sits at number three among Shekhinah’s most popular songs on Spotify, surpassing 2 million streams, and the collaboration with Young Stunna continues to resonate strongly with fans. This recognition is expected to further boost the track’s performance both locally and internationally, cementing its impact in the South African music scene.
