South African Afro soul artists have unique ways of expressing their talents.
Most are following into the footsteps if the late Grammy Award-winner Miriam Makeba.
She was among SA’s greatest Afro soul artists of all time.
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Discover today’s most famous Afro soul artists fromMzansibelow.
Afro Soul has an international appeal because thismusicgenre features distinct African sounds.
Most African artists being celebrated worldwide produce Afro soul songs.
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It requires vocallytalented artistspaired with different instruments (modern and traditional).
Zahara
SingerBulelwa Mkutukana(aka Zahara) is among the world’s famousXhosaAfro-soul artists.
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She is a part of Warner Music Group and has performed all over Africa.
Zahara’s big break came in 2011 when she dropped her debut album,Loliwe.
It achieved double platinum status within 19 days.
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Besides Brenda Fassie, she is the secondMzansi artistto reach the status in one record.
Amanda Black
Amanda Black (Amanda Benedicta Antony) is a part of Sony Music Africa.
The singer wasrumored to datingrapperSjava in 2021.
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Nathi
SAsuperstar Nathiserved 4 years in prison due to a robbery-related offense.
He pursued his dream of becoming an artist after jail.
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He has released two more projects and is married.
She released her first album All my love in 2003.
Liras albums include ‘Feel good’ and ‘Soul in Mind’ were certified platinum.
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Shesplit from hubbyRobin Kohl some years back.
Vusi Nova
Singer/songwriterVusi Novais one of the best South African male soul singers.
He won the Best Afro Pop Album at the 2017 South African Afro Music Awards.
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Rumour had it in 2014 that Vusi wasplanning to marryJoseph Saphra.
The singer later spoke about the gay wedding news.
Heposted his girlfriendTumi in 2021.
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Donald Moatshe
SingerDonald Moatsheruns his own record label D-Exclusive that he started in 2011.
His debut album Know You Better was released in 2010, receiving mixed reactions.
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Naima Kay
SingerNaima Kayis also among famous Afro soul artists from South Africa.
Naima has established herself and has been dropping projects consistently since the release of her first album in 2013.
The album has the track Nontsokolo, which received a SAMA nomination.
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Thandiswa Mazwai
Celebrity singerThandiswa Mazwaiwas a member of a South Africa Kwaito group called Bongo Maffin.
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She went solo after dropping five albums with the band.
Thandiswa dropped her first album Zabalaza in 2004.
Her music ranges from politics to feminism.
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Simphiwe Dana
South Africa’s top soul singerSimphiwe Danabegan her singing career performing at small clubs in Johannesburg.
Her big break came when she dropped her debut album Zandisile in 2004.
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Fans call her the ‘New Miriam Makeba.’
Simphiwe has two children, Phalo and Zandisile.
The singermarried wifePumeza Matshikiza in 2021.They separatedin 2022.
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Brenda Mtambo
SingerBrenda Mtambois a famous entertainer in South Africa.
She started off as a member of theJoyous Celebrationgospel group.
The lady later went solo and has released several albums.
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Brenda has a deep, distinct voice.
Her debut album So Much More came out in 2016.
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Aubrey Qwana
SingerAubrey Qwanais among top South African Afro soul male artists.
He mixes Afro soul with elements of contemporary western genres like hip-hop and R&B.
He collaborated with viral TikToker Andrea The Vocalist in a2022 hit singletitled ‘Uhambo.’
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Moneoa
Singer/actressMoneoa Mosheshis among to South African neo soul artists.
She started as a dancer before her loved ones persuaded her to be a singer.
The lady became famous after releasing singles, ‘Is’Bhanxa’ and ‘Pretty Disaster.’
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Shepressed abuse chargesagainst ex-boyfriend Phiwe Maphanga in August 2022.
Zonke Dikana
Zonke is singer-songwriter and record producer.
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Zonke’s sister, Lulu Dikana, was a singer.
She underwentoperations for esophagealperforation and died on 3 December 2014.
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She became famous in 2018 after signing a record deal with EL World Music.
The lady released her debut album ‘Tugela Fairy’ in the same year.
It had several hit singles, including ‘Ngiyesaba’, ‘Ubala,’ and ‘Umahlalela.’
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