Amajobe

Growing up with the struggle of every boy in Africa and rising out of the music scene in South Africa, South Africa-born artists Sazile ‘Shongah’ (born in Pretoria on the 3 November 1995), Siyethemba ‘Njini’ (born in KwaZulu-Natal on the 2 December 2002) and their late brother Senzokuhle ‘Sxeblane’ Sithole (born in Pretoria on the 25 April 1994), known together as Amajobe, are singers, songwriters, and producers based in Atteridgeville.

The group's captivating, high-energy performances transport audiences back in time. Amajobe blends musicianship, creativity and tradition. Their main genre is country music (maskandi) with an infusion of jazz and gospel. They're inspired by stories, sounds and experiences in life, often touching on their own struggles in everyday life. They often talk of subjects difficult to speak about, bringing socially conscious lyricism to their powerful emotive tracks – from sad songs to revolutionary ones.

Amajobe started their career back in 2014 with the release of debut album "Asambeni". Popular songs on the album include "Asambeni" and "Uyindlela", which have been successful hits in South Africa until now, receiving airplay on national radio stations. The duo has performed on TV and been featured in major South African newspapers.

These days they're getting back in touch with their roots and spirituality. They’ve just recorded and released their third album titled Femicide, the song talks about the murder of women and girls, in an act of femicide, is the most extreme form of gender-based violence. With South Africa being known for having one of the highest rates of femicide in the world, hardly a day passes without another case highlighted in the media. And on this album they’ve worked with various artists including Andile Sithole as AI05.

-- About the members --

Shongah is an undergraduate student at University of South Africa with plans of continuing his schooling to become a Tourism Marketing Manager. He splits his time between studies and music.

Sxeblane Sithole was working towards his policing degree. He started playing guitar at the age of 8 and the bass guitar at 10. Unfortunately God took him before he even achieved all his dreams, he may be gone but not forgotten and the founder and the leader of the group.

Njini is an undergraduate student at Free State university doing Bed and he splits his time between music and study.