A Follow-Up to Record-Breaking Success
After dominating the charts with her smash single Bengicela, MaWhoo returns with her highly anticipated project, Amazwi Okubonga, now available on all streaming platforms. The release marks another major milestone in her fast-rising career, coming off the back of unprecedented success in 2025.
The Meaning Behind Amazwi Okubonga
Translated as “words of gratitude”, the nine-track EP is a heartfelt expression of joy, faith, and resilience. Seamlessly moving between the euphoric pulse of 3-step and the soulful depth of Amapiano, the project explores themes of love, spirituality, and perseverance, solidifying MaWhoo’s reputation as one of South Africa’s most captivating voices.
Star-Studded Collaborations
The body of work is rich with collaborations, featuring acclaimed artists such as Zee Nxumalo, Nkosazana Daughter, Thatohatsi, Tracy, and Mthandeni SK. It also includes contributions from Mthunzi, Jazzworx, Sykes, Thukuthela, Yumbs, GL_Ceejay, and Deep Sen. At the same time, MaWhoo amplifies rising stars like DJ Veek, DJ 2K, Criimora b.k.z, and ChildDaDj—further cementing her role as both a pioneer and a mentor for the culture’s next wave.
Bengicela Continues to Break Records
The release of Amazwi Okubonga follows the phenomenal success of Bengicela, which this week secured its tenth consecutive week at #1 on the BMAT South Africa Chart—making it the longest-running #1 of 2025. The hit single also topped the Radiomonitor Chart for six weeks, surpassed 50 million streams across DSPs, and inspired over 1.2 million fan creations generating more than 912 million views across platforms.
A Message of Gratitude and Faith
For MaWhoo, this EP is more than just music—it is a message of appreciation and a spiritual offering. She dedicates Amazwi Okubonga to her fans for their unwavering support and to God for her continued success. With her unique voice, spiritual depth, and visionary artistry, MaWhoo continues to stand tall as one of the leading forces driving the global rise of South Africa’s 3-step and Amapiano movements.
Stream the Project
Amazwi Okubonga is out now on all digital platforms.
🎧 Listen here: http://africori.to/amazwiokubonga
