{"id":4320,"date":"2025-09-30T11:41:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=4320"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:41:28","slug":"young-zeshs-nhlitiyo-yami-soars-to-50000-youtube-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/4320\/national\/young-zeshs-nhlitiyo-yami-soars-to-50000-youtube-views\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Zesh\u2019s \u2018Nhlitiyo Yami\u2019 soars to 50,000 YouTube views"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talented Eswatini music star Young Zesh has made waves in the local music scene with his latest single, \u201cNhlitiyo Yami,\u201d which has garnered an impressive 50,000 views on YouTube within a month of its release.<\/p>\n<p>The song also boasts an impressive 5,000 streams on Spotify. \u2018Nhlitiyo Yami\u2019 features a collaboration with the legendary gospel artist Bishop Gcina Masuku, adding a significant layer of depth and emotional weight to the track.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by the renowned DJ Navie and released under the label Mabonwa Abulawe Records, \u201cNhlitiyo Yami\u201d delivers a powerful message wrapped in emotive melodies.<\/p>\n<p>The song has been expertly engineered by Sean Cast HQ and recorded at the Mabonwa Abulawe Studio in Mbabane, ensuring high-quality production that complements the heartfelt lyrics.<\/p>\n<p>In an exclusive interview, Young Zesh described \u201cNhlitiyo Yami\u201d as a deeply personal expression of his struggles with betrayal. He opened about the emotional turmoil he faced from those he once loved and trusted, stating, \u201cThis song is a personal cry from the heart.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4325\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4325\" src=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PAGE-14-%E2%80%98Nhlitiyo-Yami-Artcover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u2018Nhlitiyo Yami\u2019 Artcover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It reflects the deep pain of being betrayed by people who were close enough to touch your soul but chose to hurt you instead of protecting you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The lyrics of \u201cNhlitiyo Yami\u201d delve into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of emotional scars and disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>Young Zesh elaborated, \u201cThe song captures the experience of being let down when your heart was open, honest, and pure. It\u2019s a reflection of the shock of realising that not everyone who claims to love you is loyal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The significance of the heart (iNhlitiyo) is central to the song\u2019s message. Young Zesh emphasised that it symbolises the inner pain that often goes unnoticed. \u201cBetrayal leaves scars that are invisible to the eye but heavy on the soul,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration with Bishop Gcina Masuku adds a layer of gravitas to the track. 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