Nobuhle and Kabza De Small Deliver a Standout Collaboration with New Single “Umusa”
South African songstress Nobuhle has released her latest single, “Umusa”, a stirring collaboration with the legendary Kabza De Small that blends spirituality, soul, and the raw emotion of the amapiano genre into something deeply moving and universally resonant.
At its core, “Umusa” is a song of supplication: a heartfelt plea to God for protection, strength, and grace in the face of life’s trials. Nobuhle’s soaring vocals, as always, reach for something higher, carrying with them both pain and peace, vulnerability and power. Her voice moves through Kabza’s layered soundscape like prayer through silence, drawing strength from deep log drums, ambient synths, and the steady heartbeat of amapiano’s unmistakable rhythm.
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“This track is special to me,” says Nobuhle. “It’s more than just music, it’s a spiritual moment. I wanted to create something that could comfort people, that could give them strength when they feel like giving up. That’s what ‘Umusa’ is: a song for anyone going through something, who just needs a reminder that they are not alone.”
The experience of working with Kabza De Small, she adds, was transformative.
“Working with Kabza has been one of the most inspiring and enriching experiences of my career. His ability to create not just beats but moods, that’s something I’ll carry with me forever. He listens deeply, works intentionally, and makes space for the music to breathe. He’s humble, collaborative, and completely devoted to the sound. Our session felt like a shared spiritual experience.”
A master of emotional resonance, Kabza De Small brings a textured, atmospheric depth to the track, pushing the boundaries of Afro-Tech while keeping one foot firmly planted in the township roots that gave birth to amapiano. Together, the two artists have created a record that feels like a sonic balm; both a call for divine intervention and a reminder of the healing power of music.
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As fans soak in the grace-filled melodies of “Umusa,” Nobuhle hints that this is just the beginning. “There’s a new project coming out very, very soon,” she teases.
If “Umusa” is the introduction, then trust it’s only going to get deeper from here. “Umusa” is now available on all major streaming platforms: https://Platoon.lnk.to/umusa
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