South African Maskandi singer Nyon’emhlophe brings four songs together on his new EP, Ujola NoMeya, a short project rooted in the traditional sounds of the genre.
The title track opens the collection and runs for 5 minutes and 52 seconds. It is followed by “Asimncengi,” which has a runtime of 4 minutes and 24 seconds. Nyon’emhlophe keeps the project focused on his own music, with all four recordings credited to him.
One thing worth checking out is how the songs sit together on the project. “Emadodeni” takes the third position, while “Umunt’owrong” closes the collection. Both recordings run for just over four minutes, bringing the total listening time to approximately 18 minutes.
Maskandi has a long history in South African music, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, where guitar-led arrangements and Zulu storytelling remain important parts of the genre. Nyon’emhlophe works within that musical tradition, giving listeners another release to explore.
The EP also comes at a time when several South African artists are continuing to release indigenous music alongside Amapiano and other popular sounds. For listeners who enjoy Maskandi, this is a compact project that can easily fit into a playlist alongside other traditional releases.
Ujola NoMeya contains no listed guest appearances, keeping the attention on Nyon’emhlophe throughout the four songs.
Nyon’emhlophe – Ujola NoMeya (Album) Full tracklist:
1. Ujola NoMeya
2. Asimncengi
3. Emadodeni
4. Umunt’owrong
Listen to Ujola NoMeya by Nyon’emhlophe and tell us which of the four songs you enjoyed most.
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