Amanda Black is one of South Africa’s most distinctive Afro-soul voices, known for powerful vocals, emotional storytelling and a sound that moves naturally between soul, R&B and contemporary African music. Singing in both isiXhosa and English, she has built a catalogue around themes of identity, healing, resilience and self-belief.
She broke through nationally with “Amazulu” in 2016, with her debut album going platinum within weeks and establishing her as a major new voice in South African music. Since then, albums such as Power, Mnyama and From My Soil To Yours have shown a more personal and reflective side to her songwriting while keeping that instantly recognisable vocal style at the centre.
Amanda is especially well suited to concerts, festivals, premium corporate events, cultural programmes and special occasions where the audience wants a live performance with real vocal weight rather than background entertainment. Her shows lean heavily into emotion and storytelling, which makes her a strong fit for events that want something polished but still personal.
She remained active on the live circuit through 2025 and 2026 with her From My Soil To Yours tour, built around her fourth studio album and her journey through identity, growth and healing. In August 2026, Sony Music Entertainment Africa also marked the fifth anniversary of Mnyama and announced that Amanda Black’s complete catalogue is now housed under the label, with her music having passed 200 million catalogue streams.
For events looking for strong South African vocals, emotional depth and a performer with a proven catalogue, Amanda Black is a booking that can work just as well on a major festival stage as it can at a more intimate premium function.
