Azana (singer)

Makhosazana Masongo (born September 2000), professionally known as Azana is a South African singer and songwriter.[1] Born and raised in Chesterville, her musical career began at the age of 15. Having signed a record deal with Big City Dreams, Azana's debut studio album Ingoma (2020), debuted number one in South Africa. It's lead single "Your Love" was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Career

Her breakthrough single "Your Love" was released in May 2020, produced by Taffy Da Don. [2] The song was commercial success certified double platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Her debut studio album Ingoma was released on July 17, 2020.[3] The album peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Pop Chart.[4][5] It features Afriikan Papi, Disciples of House, and Sun-El Musician.

At the 27th ceremony of South African Music Awards Ingoma was nominated for Best Afro Pop Album and Newcomer of the Year.[6][7]

In early April 2020, Azana was featured on "Uhuru" a single by the South African DJ Sun-El Musician.[8][9]

Azana's single "Higher" was released on December 3, 2021.[10]

Discography
  • Ingoma (2020)

References
  1. Ndlovu, Romeo (11 November 2021). "Azana Biography: Who Is the Durban-Born Rising Musical Artist?". Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  2. Tjiya, Emmanuel (31 July 2021). "Azana wants to be queen of SA music". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. Ntsinde, Mandisa. "Azana Announces Her Arrival In The Industry With New Album, "Ingoma"". Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  4. "Azana's debut album, INGOMA, the #1 Pop album in the country". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  5. "Apple Music Shines The Spotlight On Durban Singer Azana - Blazon Magazine". Blazon Magazine. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  6. Motumi, Mpiletso (2 July 2021). "Singer Azana loves music but wants to have law by her side". Independent Online. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  7. Mphande, Joy (30 July 2021). "Songstress Azana chats about her Sama nomination and career". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  8. Jabulani, John (6 April 2021). "Sun-EL Musician's Upcoming Song "UHURU" Gets A Release Date". Ubetoo.
  9. Israel A, John (14 July 2020). "Sun-El Musician Previews Upcoming Album "Uhuru", With Single Featuring Azana". Ubetoo.
  10. "Azana releases new single, Higher - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
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