Multi-platinum-selling afro-pop star Amanda Black is set to drop her first project since 2021’s “Mnyama”, which was the third solo studio album of her glittering career.
Released during the coronavirus pandemic, “Mnyama” was less commercially successful than her two previous hit albums, “AmaZulu” and “Power”, yet it was lauded in many quarters for experimental sound.
“This Friday!!! Finally💚💫 17-03-23. Pre add/save #Nguwe 👇🏿💃🏾💃🏾 SonyMusicAfrica.lnk.to/amandablack,” she posted on Twitter.
This Friday!!! Finally💚💫
— MaHlathi 👑 (@AmandaBlackSA) March 15, 2023
17-03-23
Pre add/save #Nguwe 👇🏿💃🏾💃🏾https://t.co/TWRkqDZdne pic.twitter.com/1okrgyiQfD
Ahead of the album’s release, Black is releasing a new single titled “Nguwe” on Friday. According to a press release sent to IOL by Sony Music, the album is set to see her signature sound which infused R&B sould and tribal African melodies.
Fan excitement drove “Amanda Black” towards the top of the trends list on Wednesday afternoon:
@pinkcrystalsa tweeted: “Amanda Black dropping music again? I’m definitely here for it 🥹🤲🏼.”
Amanda Black dropping music again? I’m definitely here for it 🥹🤲🏼
“Amanda Black does not have to pay for her music to be promoted on social media,” added @lele_efkay.
“That one is our national treasure, whatever she does we must listen because her voice is Golden.🎶💯♥️ I'd feel bad if I take money from her for a promo🤲🏽.”
Amanda Black does not have to pay for her music to be promoted on social media. That one is our national treasure, whatever she does we must listen because her voice is Golden.🎶💯♥️
I'd feel bad if I take money from her for a promo🤲🏽 pic.twitter.com/dtx2KfyQRW
@mdu_music is excited about all the hype. “I also love the love ya'll are giving my girl Amanda Black. So insane ke sana ✊🏽💯#Nguwe.”
I also love the love ya'll are giving my girl Amanda Black. So insane ke sana ✊🏽💯#Nguwe
— 👑Mduduzi👑 (@mdu_music) March 15, 2023
Gold-selling rapper iFani joined the banter with a feature request of his own.
“Dear iFani fans, I need your help. Please ask Amanda Black To please give me a feature I sent her the song 3 years ago I still want that song with her. Ndiyanicela. Khanindicelele. Kdala ndicela. Ndisacela.”
Dear iFani fans,
— iFani (@iFani_Haymani) March 15, 2023
I NEED YOUR HELP
Please ask Amanda Black
To please give me a feature
I sent her the song 3 years ago
I still want that song with her.
Ndiyanicela
Khanindicelele
Kdala ndicela
Ndisacela.
Chiming in on the singer’s return and the play on her name (Amanda Back), one user poked fun at iFani: “The reason you still call her Amanda Black is because you don’t wanna take the L. It’s Amanda Back.”
The reason you still call her Amanda Black is because you don't wanna take the L. It's Amanda Back
— TMC ☣️ (@TMCrazzzy) March 15, 2023