Radio giant and Umhlobo Wenene host Amaza Ntshanga is not hanging up his radio mic just yet, but he is evolving in his creative journey.
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After two decades of shaping conversations around music, culture, and urban lifestyle on the airwaves, broadcasting legend Amaza Ntshanga is entering an exciting new chapter in his creative journey.
The award-winning radio host is officially venturing into the pulsating world of Afro Tech music. His upcoming single, titled ‘Bana Yango’, features multi-faceted vocalist Jon Delinger.
He is set to release the single under international record label Asanda Empires, home to rapper Sosoboy Fosho.
While working behind the scenes in broadcasting, Ntshanga’s love for electronic sounds has been quietly brewing. Ntshanga explained that over the years, he has found himself not only playing music on the radio but feeling a deep urge to express what I was hearing and feeling internally.
“Afro Tech gave me the space to translate my experiences, my roots, and my spiritual journey into sound. It felt like a natural next step rather than a sudden switch.
“I never woke up and said, ‘I’m leaving radio to make music.’ The desire grew quietly over time as I immersed myself in deeper sounds, late-night listening sessions, and moments of reflection. Eventually, the music demanded to be released.”
The Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter finally took the step to release his music, which he calls a “marker of courage”. For him, the song is proof that growth sometimes requires you to step into the unknown.
Being used to curating music and shifting to creator taught Ntshanga to accept criticism, to trust your instinct, and to stand by your sound.
The radio personality wants people to feel seen and centred when it comes to his music. “My music is about inner conversations - the ones we often avoid.”
He describes his afrotech sound as deep, soulful, and meditative. “It’s music you can dance to, pray to, drive to, or sit with in silence. It’s not rushed — it’s intentional.”
Ntshanga has more plans for his music career, with more releases and collaborations slated. “I want to build slowly but intentionally.”
Amaza Ntshanga's debut single “Bana Yango” is set to be released on February 6, 2026.
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