SA: Amanda Black returns with new single Nguwe

The single comes as the singer gears up for the release of her fourth studio album, featuring new songs with her signature sound that fuses R&B, soul and African melodies.

‘Nguwe’ sets the tone and follows the theme of the upcoming album, whose overall message is spiritual realignment and trusting oneself.

“The music industry is not what it looks like from the outside,” Amanda Black said. “Becoming a singer is not what you imagine. It’s a lot harder and a lot deeper. At that time, I asked myself, ‘do you even still love music’. I truly didn’t know if I should continue fighting to be treated with respect and fairness.

“There was a part of me that thought maybe music should just be a hobby – that I should just return to that happy place where I play my music and sing, for myself, my family and my community and it feels good. My family is like my compass. They are always there to support me, especially my mom. Whenever I go home, it’s to recharge. I can honestly say that being there is like getting my superpower back.”