{"id":6440,"date":"2026-02-27T06:16:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mexosolutions.co.za\/?p=6440"},"modified":"2026-02-27T06:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:17:04","slug":"from-behind-the-console-to-center-stage-oyama-songo-drops-debut-single-nkosi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mexosolutions.co.za\/?p=6440","title":{"rendered":"From Behind the Console to Center Stage: Oyama Songo Drops Debut Single \u2018Nkosi\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After years of perfecting the sound of South Africa’s biggest stars from behind the mixing board, Oyama Songo<\/strong> has officially stepped into the limelight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His debut single, “Nkosi,”<\/strong> was released in early February 2026. Featuring collaborators August Child, Phani, and Ozana Musiq<\/strong>, the track marks Songo’s transition from a high-profile sound engineer to a performing artist and DJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Oyama Songo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Originally from Engcobo in the Eastern Cape, Songo\u2019s journey is a classic “behind-the-scenes to center-stage” story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The Big Win:<\/strong> He earned a Grammy Award<\/strong> in 2019 for his engineering work on the Soweto Gospel Choir\u2019s album, Freedom<\/em> (Best World Music Album).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Local Recognition:<\/strong> In 2021, he took home a SAMA<\/strong> (South African Music Award) for Best Engineered Album for his work on Zo\u00eb Modiga\u2019s Inganekwane<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Industry Heavyweight:<\/strong> Before his solo debut, he spent years as a Senior Engineer at the legendary Downtown Music Hub<\/strong> in Johannesburg, working with icons like Sibongile Khumalo, Stimela, and Kwesta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    About the Single: “Nkosi”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The title “Nkosi” translates to “Lord” or “King,” and the song is described as a spiritual plea for blessings and a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Genre:<\/strong> Electronic \/ Dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Message:<\/strong> Songo has stated that the song is about motivation, prosperity, and the courage to take the first steps toward a new chapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • What\u2019s Next:<\/strong> “Nkosi” is the lead single from his upcoming debut album, titled Inkani<\/em><\/strong>, which is slated for release in the second quarter of 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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