Official 2026 release artwork: ZINHLE — Apple Music
Nia Pearl, born Peleka Lwana in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, is a South African amapiano, Afro-pop and soul vocalist. She broke through via collaborations with Kabza De Small, appearing on five tracks of his 2020 album I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust, and has also worked with DJ Maphorisa. Her releases include the EP Dreamers & Believers (2021) and the collaborative EP TRINITY (2022) with Nicole Elocin and Bontle Smith.
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SAMA32’s shortlist shows a South African music industry no longer defined by one centre. From Durban Gqom to Maskandi, Amapiano, Jazz, Gospel and regional scenes, the country’s sound is spreading power across many hubs.
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