Amanda Black

South African singer · South Africa · On the map · Musicians · Born 1993 · age 33

Amanda Benedicta Antony, known professionally as Amanda Black, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Gcuwa, her career began in 1999 at the age of 6 singing in church choirs. Amanda was a contestant on Idols South Africa season 11.

Amanda Black is read about 16 times a day, in 12 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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A life in dates

2023“I’ve realised my need to talk, I’ve realised my power to talk. I only attributed it to the music for a while and allowed people to tell me it’s only in the music.”In their words17 March 2023There it is, it's finally out - Amanda Black releases new single 'Nguwe,17 March 2023,Chrizelda KekanaRead the whole statement

From My Soil To YoursAlbumMore about this, 202311 tracks2021“We are in the system, and it's rigged. Better we get to know it if we are to survive, break out and thrive, at this moment its near impossible to live outside it.”In their words11 August 2021Amanda Black dragged for 'being woke' to sell new album - but she isn't fazed!,11 August 2021,Deepika NaidooRead the whole statement

“I feel that with this journey and just relating to the album ... I felt an awakening, I think I reminded myself of who I am ...”In their words6 August 2021Amanda Black opens up about how she neglected herself after a break-up,06 August 2021,By Joy MphandeRead the whole statement

MnyamaAlbumMore about this, 202110 tracks2019

PowerAlbumMore about this, 18 tracks2016

AmazuluAlbumMore about this, 14 tracks1993Born23 July 1993

Albums 4

FYFrom My Soil To Yours2023 · 11 tracks

MNMnyama2021 · 10 tracks

POPower2019 · 18 tracks

AMAmazulu2016 · 14 tracks

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Amanda Black on Idols South Africa 2016

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Amanda Black

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I struggled a lot with the separation because the industry calls for you to separate yourself from who you are and the art
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I found myself in that dilemma of separating myself from Amanda Black and Amanda who are in essence me, they are one and there is no difference between them
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I have truly been called for this music. Over and above healing those that consume my music, I myself find healing in the messages in my music, I find healing even when I perform
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About this person

Black relocated to Johannesburg in 2016 to pursue her music career. She signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2016 and achieved recognition in the same year following the release of her hit single "Amazulu", which was nominated for several music awards.

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South Africa