How Umafikizolo turned heartbreak into a hit with ‘Uyoncengwa Unyoko’

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Maskandi favourite Umafikizolo believes his three nominations at the Metro FM Music Awards mark a turning point in his career.

The Uyoncengwa Unyoko hitmaker speaks to Sowetan about his mission to keep the maskandi genre alive, his creative process, and how he channels heartbreak and personal experiences into music that resonates with fans.
11 Mar English South Africa News

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