Award-winning singer and songwriter Amanda Black is back with another hit single.
The talented singer has released a new single titled Kutheni Na, featuring rapper Kwesta.
Speaking to SunBuzz, Amanda said the song would transport people to a place of hope.
“Kutheni Na is a question song that I wrote during lockdown. I was feeling hopeless because of the confusion and not knowing what was going to happen next as things came to a standstill after the pandemic hit our shores,” she said.
“I am glad that I decided to sit down and write the song because at the time, I was going through a creative block and unable to write. So sitting down and penning what was happening with me mentally, and actually coming into terms with it, helped me overcome the creative block I was experiencing.”
The 27-year-old said working on the song was a blast.
“I had an amazing time in studio. I was pouring out what I was feeling, and it was very therapeutic. I hope people will resonate with the song and find some sense of healing while listening to it because that is what I aim to do with my music – heal people,” she said.
She said that the highlight of the song was getting the opportunity to work with Kwesta.
“I’ve always wanted to work with him. Although we created the song remotely due to the pandemic, it was amazing.
“He was hands-on and vulnerable in his lyricism, which added a nice twist to the song.”
The Mthatha-born star, who won over Mzansi’s heart when she released her debut single Amazulu, said she could not wait for people to hear her forthcoming album Mnyama.
“People can expect a softer side of me as with this album, I allowed myself to be vulnerable. I will be touching on the process of healing as people never touch on the in-between stage, before being healed from the experiences that one has suffered from,” she said.
Amanda said that she was hoping people can find healing through her story on Mnyama.
“It’s been a tough time for everyone. We’ve seen a lot of suffering, yet we are still hopeful. We want better days. We have questions and our people do not have answers.
“We seek healing from the losses we have experienced during this time, and I hope people can find it through my story in Mnyama.”
Amanda said it had been a crazy journey since the beginning of her career.
“People always expect one to speak about the good times and achievements only. But I am also a human being who goes through personal things. So the journey has been a roller-coaster, but incredible. I still have a lot I want to achieve and I’m proud of where I am right now,” she said.
