South African Maskandi singer Phindile Buthelezi teams up with fellow Maskandi act Imfezemnyama on a powerful new single titled “Singalaleli Abantu.”
The title alone says a lot. Singalaleli Abantu – loosely meaning do not listen to people – is the kind of message that hits close to home for anyone who has ever been weighed down by outside voices and unwanted opinions. Maskandi has always been a genre that speaks truth directly, and this record fits right into that tradition.
Phindile Buthelezi brings a grounded, emotionally honest energy to the record. She does not need to overdo anything because the weight of the message carries itself. Her delivery is calm but firm, and that restraint is what makes it land.
Imfezemnyama steps in and adds that deep Zulu Maskandi texture that fans of the genre will instantly recognise. The combination of both voices gives “Singalaleli Abantu” a fullness that makes it feel complete from every angle.
This is the kind of song that speaks to real everyday experiences. If you have been through a season where people’s words got too loud around you, this record will make a lot of sense. Stream “Singalaleli Abantu” and let it speak to you.
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