{"id":6508,"date":"2025-08-28T18:41:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshmenmag.com\/?p=6508"},"modified":"2025-08-28T18:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:45:00","slug":"chart-topper-mawhoo-returns-with-new-ep-amazwi-okubonga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshmenmag.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/chart-topper-mawhoo-returns-with-new-ep-amazwi-okubonga\/","title":{"rendered":"Chart-Topper MaWhoo Returns With New EP Amazwi Okubonga"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Johannesburg, August 26, 2025 \u2014 MaWhoo delivers her highly anticipated new body of work, Amazwi Okubonga, out now on all platforms. Following the record-breaking success of her smash single Bengicela, the release marks another major milestone in her rapidly ascending career.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Amazwi Okubonga translated to \u201cwords of gratitude\u201d is a nine -track EP that sees MaWhoo channel joy, faith, and heartfelt emotion into sound. Moving seamlessly between the euphoric pulse of 3-step and the soulful depth of Amapiano, the project explores themes of love, spirituality, and resilience, cementing her reputation as one of South Africa\u2019s most captivating voices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The project is rich with collaborations, uniting MaWhoo with acclaimed stars such as Zee Nxumalo, Nkosazana Daughter, Thatohatsi, Tracy and Mthandeni SK while also featuring Mthunzi, Jazzworx, Sykes, Thukuthela, Yumbs, GL_Ceejay, and Deep Sen. At the same time, MaWhoo extends her platform to rising talents including DJ Veek, DJ 2K, Criimora b.k.z, and ChildDaDj, highlighting her role as both a pioneer and a torchbearer for the culture\u2019s next wave.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The release builds on the phenomenal success of Bengicela, which this week secured its tenth consecutive week at #1 on the BMAT South Africa Chart the longest-running #1 of 2025. The single also reigned on the Radio Monitor Chart for six weeks, has surpassed 50 million streams across DSPs, and sparked over 1.2 million fan creations generating more than 912 million views across media platforms, cementing its status as one of the year\u2019s defining cultural moments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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For MaWhoo, Amazwi Okubonga serves as both a thank-you to her fans for their unwavering support and a testament of faith, acknowledging God for her continued success. With her unique voice, spiritual depth, and visionary artistry, she continues to stand tall as one of the leading forces driving the global rise of South Africa\u2019s 3-step and Amapiano movement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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