Basha Uhuru Sounds of Freedom in 2025 was a night of energy, culture, and history in motion. When Khuli Chana stepped onto the stage, the crowd was already buzzing. Known as one of the pioneers of Motswako, he carried himself with the same confidence that has kept him relevant for decades.
His outfit told its own story. A brown suede embroidered jacket, black jeans that fell loose and easy, and around his neck, a scarf in leopard print with a bold touch of red. It was a detail that tied everything together. Then came the shoes. Khuli wore the adidas SL 72 OG in leopard print, a perfect echo of the scarf.
In case you didn’t know, the SL 72 has roots in the 1970s, when it was first released as a lightweight trainer. “SL” stood for “super light,” and the shoe became a favourite for its comfort and speed. Now, adidas has reimagined it with fresh colourways and bold prints. The leopard design Khuli rocked at Basha Uhuru feels both modern and timeless, much like the artist himself.
September is Heritage Month, and this moment showed how heritage lives in many forms. In the beats of motswako, in the revival of classic sneakers, and in the way style draws from the past to create something new.
At Basha Uhuru, it all came together, music, fashion, and identity. Khuli’s set was a reminder that heritage is not only about looking back but about carrying what came before into the present in a new way and in this case, doing it in style.
Images credit: Khethiwe Gumede & Sneakerask
