Reason Reacts To Stogie T’s Remarks On Their Dormant Music Relationship
Reason Reacts To Stogie T’s Remarks On Their Dormant Music Relationship. A moment of unexpected tension has stirred conversation across South Africa’s hip-hop community, and this time the spotlight is firmly on Reason’s reaction.

During a recent sit-down on the L-Tido Podcast, legendary lyricist Stogie T was asked about his long-standing but inactive musical relationship with Reason, now known as Sizwe Alakine. The question opened the door to a response that instantly caught the culture’s attention.
L-Tido asked plainly whether there was still any creative connection between the two artists, noting how long it had been since they last collaborated musically.
Stogie T responded without hesitation, drawing a sharp distinction between their current paths. He implied that while he remains rooted in rapping, Reason has stepped away from that lane, pointing to amapiano as Reason’s present focus.
The remark landed heavily, especially given the history the two share from a revered era of South African hip-hop. While Stogie T has remained synonymous with dense lyricism and boom-bap traditions, Reason has publicly embraced a broader artistic identity, often rejecting strict genre labels and leaning into sounds that dominate today’s charts.
It did not take long for Reason to respond.
Taking to X, he fired back with a short but expressive post: “He Banna??” paired with laughing and facepalm emojis. The phrase, a familiar piece of South African slang, conveys disbelief and amused shock, and it immediately lit up timelines.
He Banna?? 🙆🏾♂️😂 https://t.co/0EeGw4BhBm
— Sizwe Alakine World (@ReasonHD) January 21, 2026
For now, Reason’s two-word reaction has spoken volumes. It stands as a reminder that in Mzansi music, history runs deep, opinions clash loudly, and even long-quiet relationships can spark headlines with a single comment.
Whether this moment leads to renewed dialogue, a creative reunion, or simply fades into hip-hop folklore, one thing is certain. The culture is watching, laughing, debating, and loving every minute of it.
