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Southern Africa New Music Friday - 2026-02-27SPOTLIGHT: Ms. Gideon - "Tiki Tak Tak"Panduleni Gideon, professionally known as Ms. Gideon, makes a historic debut this week as the first Namibian artist to sign with Sony Music Africa. 'Tiki Tak Tak' is a polished Afro-pop anthem that signals the expansion of Southern African music's commercial influence beyond the borders of South Africa. Her soulful tone and infectious melody make this release a milestone for the Namibian music industry and a standout on the continental stage.THIS WEEK'S RELEASES- [Single] Ms. Gideon - "Tiki Tak Tak"- [Single] Njelic ft. Ilovelethu & Thabza Tee - "Ungangishiyi"- [Single] Major League Djz ft. Thatohatsi & Thabza De Soul - "Hlanya"

- [Album] Echo Deep - "I Live For Music"- [Album] uLazi - "Mguzu Series"- [Single] Busta 929 ft. Civil Soul - "Imali Yomgobholo"- [Album] AkiidMusiq - "Get Set"- [Single] 18Teen Rsa ft. Various Artists - "Kwama Gcina"- [Album] UNLIMITED SOUL - "Collision Of 2 Worlds"This New Music Friday features a significant shift in the Southern African landscape, anchored by the historic signing and debut of Namibian star Ms. Gideon, signaling growing regional diversity. Amapiano continues its absolute dominance with heavy-hitting singles from Njelic and Major League Djz, while full-length projects from uLazi and UNLIMITED SOUL provide deeper explorations into the genre's evolving sub-styles. Additionally, Afro-house remains a strong pillar of the region's output with veteran producer Echo Deep delivering a masterful new album.