Album: Ukwenza Album by Thandeka Radebe

Release Date: 28 August 2026

South African singer and songwriter Thandeka Radebe presents her new Kuyoshiyana Ukwenza Album, released on 28 August 2026. The project contains 14 tracks and arrives as a substantial new body of work from the KwaZulu-Natal artist. Originally scheduled for 15 August, its release was postponed, with the new album arriving on 28 August. Across the project, Thandeka Radebe places her distinctive vocals and isiZulu storytelling at the centre, delivering songs shaped by personal experiences, relationships and everyday life.

Musically, Kuyoshiyana Ukwenza Album is rooted in Maskandi, the traditional Zulu music style that remains at the heart of Thandeka Radebe’s sound. The album combines expressive vocals, guitar-driven instrumentation and traditional rhythmic elements with a contemporary approach, allowing the music to retain its strong cultural identity while connecting with today’s South African audience. Her vocal delivery gives the project an emotional and storytelling-focused character, reinforcing her place among the new generation of female Maskandi artists.

Throughout Kuyoshiyana Ukwenza Album, Thandeka Radebe uses the 14-track format to develop a fuller musical narrative rather than relying on a small collection of songs. The project highlights her voice, songwriting and Maskandi identity while using collaborations and featured appearances to add variety to the album’s sound. With traditional influences meeting contemporary production, Kuyoshiyana Ukwenza Album offers a focused showcase of Thandeka Radebe’s style and her contribution to the modern South African Maskandi scene.