South African hip hop rapper Efa Libhinqa Lokuqala is preparing to introduce a new chapter in her career with the release of her upcoming single Take Notes featuring Greyhlobani. The track is scheduled to arrive on 24 July 2026 and serves as the first offering from her forthcoming EP, Imbewu yoMjondolo. To mark the announcement, Efa took to Instagram to reveal the official release date while sharing the single’s cover artwork, giving supporters their first glimpse into the project’s rollout.
The announcement signals the beginning of a carefully planned campaign for a body of work that promises to place storytelling at its centre. Rather than revealing too much about what listeners can expect, Efa used the moment to introduce the opening chapter of the journey, inviting fans to follow the story as it unfolds in the weeks ahead.
“Molweni ‘Imbewu yoMjondolo’ begins with it’s first seed. On 24 July 2026, I am dropping the first single from my upcoming EP, a project rooted in truth, resilience, and the stories of the township. Take Notes is a dope song I did with Greyhlobani while I was in Jozi. Prod by @blxck.sawce Mix & mastered by @zealouszeebee
Artcover by snip,” the Instagram reads.
Those words offer a clearer picture of the direction behind the upcoming release. Instead of presenting a collection of unrelated songs, Efa is positioning Imbewu yoMjondolo as a connected body of work inspired by lived experiences and everyday realities. The title itself reflects the foundation of the stories she intends to tell, with Take Notes being the opening chapter of that narrative.
The new single also brings Greyhlobani into the fold, adding another voice to the introduction of the project. Their collaboration was created while Efa was spending time in Johannesburg, making the release one that also reflects creative partnerships formed along her journey. Ahead of its arrival, fans have already been given the opportunity to pre save the song as anticipation continues to build.
Recognised for using her music to reflect personal experiences and authentic storytelling, Efa Libhinqa Lokuqala has steadily built a reputation as an artist unafraid to speak from her own perspective. Her latest announcement continues that approach, placing honesty and resilience at the heart of her upcoming EP while opening a new chapter in her catalogue.
With the countdown officially underway, Take Notes becomes more than just the first single from Imbewu yoMjondolo. It represents the beginning of a broader story that Efa is preparing to share with listeners. As the release date draws closer, all eyes will be on how the opening single introduces the themes that are expected to shape one of her most anticipated projects yet.
