Azana

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Celebrating Women on The World Show! This week we’ll be chatting to Durban-born songstress Makhosazana Masango, better known as Azana. In 2020, at the tender age of 19, Azana released her debut album ‘Ingoma’, which secured the number 1 spot in the country, on Apple Music’s pop chart. Also known for her collaborations with well-established artists such as Afriikan Papi, Disciples of House, and mostly Sun EL Musician, Azana is a skilled songwriter with a sound that is both electro and soulful, representing a new generation of vibrant African artists!

8 Aug 2021 English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts

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