In 1999–2000, Soweto Community Radio and Buwa Radio merged to form Jozi FM, to form the largest community radio station in South Africa, broadcasting in several languages including: isiZulu, isiXhosa, English, Sesotho, Sepedi, Setswana and Xhintsonga.
The genre gained popularity in the late nineties as acts like Hip Hop Pantsula and Bafitlhile started rapping in Setswana, resulting in an increased followship from the local population.