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Ami Faku
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Participations

66
Songwriter
23
Co-Performer
42
Performer
2
Composer
Bio
Amanda Faku, is a prominent South African singer, performer, and songwriter. Amanda's major break came in 2020 when she appeared on the South African DJ Prince Kaybee single "uWrongo," which achieved gold certification from the South African Recording Industry after selling 25,000 units. She received nominations for Best Newcomer and Best Female Southern Africa at the 2020 African Muzik Magazine Awards. Amanda is an artist to watch out for as she was declared the most streamed female artist in South Africa by Deezer.
Discography
Albums1
Imali
Imali2019 • AlbumTracks: 11
EPs1
EA Wave reimagines Ami Faku
EA Wave reimagines Ami Faku2020 • EPTracks: 5
Singles12
Terrified
Terrified2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Wena
Wena2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Fatela
Fatela2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Theres Music in the Air
Theres Music in the Air2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Ndikhethe Wena
Ndikhethe Wena2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Sihlobo Sami
Sihlobo Sami2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Lala Ngoxolo
Lala Ngoxolo2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Ubuhle Bakho Sax rendition
Ubuhle Bakho Sax rendition2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Mbize
Mbize2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Inde Lendlela
Inde Lendlela2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Love Drunk
Love Drunk2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Ubuhle Bakho
Ubuhle Bakho2019 • SingleTracks: 1
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