Amanda salutes a fine year
Songstress rides the wave after ‘Amazulu’ success
SINCE the release of Amazulu‚ Amanda Black’s shine has been unstoppable and the singer credits God’s presence for the great year she’s had.
With everything Amanda has achieved as a musician‚ it is hard to believe that November was her album‚ Amazulu’s first anniversary.
“The journey has been incredible. There’s the ups and the downs‚ but man it is still surreal at times. “You know when I am on stage and people are singing my songs back to me‚ word for word‚ I just wonder, ‘is this me? Is this my life?’ I’ve had an amazing beginning,” she said.
Amanda was first introduced to Mzansi on singing competition Idols SA but she didn’t end up winning the title. She was‚ however‚ snatched up by Ambitiouz Entertainment which helped launch her career.
Another thing Amanda’s fans have praised her for, is her amazing performances.
Complete with the closing of her eyes and‚ at times‚ tears‚ Amanda explained that something takes over when she sings and after thinking about it‚ she’s concluded that it is God.
“I thought about it and I’ve decided it is God. It’s so spiritual. Like I love music and whenever I’m on stage I relive the intense emotions in the songs. I disappear into the music and sometimes I feel like it’s not even me. I have concluded that it’s a higher power found only in music.”
Amanda has not only dominated the airwaves since her debut album was released but she has also scored herself international recognition and local music awards.
From the BETs straight to the Samas‚ there’s no doubt that the world stood up and took notice of the talent that is Amanda Black. — DDC