‘I’m really proud of how I’ve grown’: Unathi teams up with Kwaito legend Professor on a new single

Broadcaster and musician Unathi Nkayi has released a new single titledIsikhwele, featuring kwaito artist Professor and rising star Meez. The track is released ahead of her upcoming album,African Love. The song explores themes of jealousy within romantic relationships.

Speaking about teaming up with Professor on the track, Unathi said she has long admired his work. “I have admired Professor for years and wanted to release something meaningful before I release the full album this spring,” she said. “I’m really proud of how I’ve grown and evolved creatively, especially in a time where everything moves so fast with technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

“For me, it didn’t feel right to just drop a dance challenge and move on. I’ve always been known for telling deeper stories, and I wanted this release to reflect that.” The single is accompanied by a music video, directed and executive-produced by Unathi. She said the video is a tribute to Soweto and was intentionally released during the month commemorating the Soweto Uprisings.

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“I wanted to bring in my broadcasting knowledge and experience on this video. I wanted to tell a story through the film. I wanted to express myself in the creative direction, storyline, editing and styling. I wanted to show how my artistry has evolved.”

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