MaWhoo has officially returned with her highly anticipated new body of work, Amazwi Okubonga, now available on all digital platforms. Following the phenomenal success of her chart-topping single Bengicela, the release marks another defining milestone in her fast-rising career.
Translated as “words of gratitude,” Amazwi Okubonga is a nine-track EP that finds MaWhoo channeling joy, spirituality, love, and resilience into sound. Seamlessly moving between the euphoric energy of 3-step and the soulful depth of Amapiano, the project showcases her unmatched ability to merge emotion with rhythm, solidifying her status as one of South Africa’s most captivating musical voices.
The EP is rich with collaborations, bringing together an impressive lineup of stars including Zee Nxumalo, Nkosazana Daughter, Thatohatsi, Tracy, and Mthandeni SK, alongside Mthunzi, Jazzworx, Sykes, Thukuthela, Yumbs, GL_Ceejay, and Deep Sen. MaWhoo also shines a spotlight on emerging talents such as DJ Veek, DJ 2K, Criimora b.k.z, and ChildDaDj—affirming her role as a pioneer and mentor for the next generation of Amapiano creators.
This release follows the unstoppable success of Bengicela, which this week celebrated its tenth consecutive week at #1 on the BMAT South Africa Chart, making it the longest-running #1 of 2025. The single also dominated the Radio Monitor Chart for six weeks, has surpassed 50 million streams, and sparked over 1.2 million fan creations, generating more than 912 million views across media platforms—securing its place as one of the year’s defining cultural moments.
For MaWhoo, Amazwi Okubonga is more than just music—it’s a heartfelt message of gratitude. Dedicated to her fans for their unwavering support and to God for her continued success, the EP reflects her spiritual depth, visionary artistry, and commitment to uplifting others. With her distinctive voice and trailblazing sound, MaWhoo continues to stand tall as one of the leading forces driving the global rise of South Africa’s 3-step and Amapiano movement.
🎶 Amazwi Okubonga is out now on all digital platforms. Listen/stream here: http://africori.to/amazwiokubonga
