AfroFuture, one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural experience platforms, proudly announces the release of its second single, “Mngani Wam,” from the AfroFuture-powered collaborative project titled BAL’ING ON THE CONTINENT.
The release follows the project’s first single, “Funk Sauce (Wagwan)” by one of Rwanda’s leading artists Juno Kizigenza, released in June 2025. The project is distributed via The Continent.Live, in partnership with Orchard West Africa, reinforcing a strong pan-African distribution and cultural exchange framework.
Afrofuturistic producer and DJ K-Zaka, genre-bending creative duo Uncool Angels, and acclaimed Amapiano vocalist Philharmonic come together on “Mngani Wam,” aheartfelt celebration of friendship. Translating to “my friend,” the record draws from real-life experiences and shared journeys, highlighting the beauty of honouring friendships that grow through different phases of life.
Warm, reflective, and uplifting, the song explores themes of loyalty, companionship, and chosen family – values that transcend borders and resonate deeply across the African continent. Rooted in Afrohouse and Amapiano, the minimalist yet immersive production allows emotion, storytelling, and vocal depth to take centre stage.
THE VISION BEHIND BAL’ING ON THE CONTINENT
BAL’ING ON THE CONTINENT is a collaborative music project inspired by AfroFuture’s journey across Africa during the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 5. While travelling with the BAL, AfroFuture connected with artists and producers from different African markets, sparking conversations around collaboration, creative exchange, and cultural storytelling.
These interactions laid the foundation for a project that brings together diverse sounds, languages, and perspectives into one cohesive body of work – using music as a cultural bridge to promote basketball on the African continent.
The aim of this project is to encourage collaboration, foster unity, and bring together music from different parts of Africa, using music – one of the biggest cultural influences on the continent today – as a tool to promote basketball in Africa. While on the road for BAL Season 5, AfroFuture proposed this collaborative project. The coming together of this tape fosters unity and collaboration, one of the core pillars AfroFuture has championed over the past nine years.” – Khadijat El-Alawa, Head of Music & Talents, Culture Management Group (AfroFuture)
Last December, AfroFuture hosted an exclusive listening session for industry partners, offering an early preview of the project. The response was overwhelmingly positive, setting the stage for a rollout that now looks to resonate with fans across Africa and beyond.
With its stripped-back yet dynamic production, “Mngani Wam” creates space for reflection and emotional honesty. The single serves as a powerful expression of AfroFuture’s long-standing commitment to cultural exchange, storytelling, and building bridges across Africa through music. The release sets the tone for the broader BAL’ING ON THE CONTINENT project, scheduled for release later this year – positioning collaboration not merely as a creative choice, but as a continental cultural movement.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
K-Zaka (Okabetse John Hlongwane) is a South African producer and DJ from Northam, Limpopo, known for his Afrofuturistic sound that blends Afrohouse, electronic music, and African rhythm. Since relocating to Pretoria in 2016, he has built a strong reputation through DJ residencies, a weekly mix DJ slot on Tuks FM, and the success of his breakout single “Qhubeka.”
Philharmonic (Mbuso Philharmonique Twala) is a Soweto born vocalist celebrated for his soulful tone and emotive delivery within the Amapiano space. A sought-after collaborator, he has contributed to popular releases such as “Banike,” “Zulu,” and “Jaeger,” earning recognition for his ability to infuse depth and feeling into contemporary dance music.
Uncool Angels are a trailblazing female DJ duo formed inSouth Africa in 2023, made up of Nnana Nthangeni from Soweto, Johannesburg, and Refrieca Consent Chiloane from Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. Known for their high-energy, movement-driven performances, the duo blends Amapiano, 3-Step, Afro House, and Afro Tech, drawing from their professional dance backgrounds to deliver immersive live experiences. In a short time, they have performed across South Africa and beyond, establishing themselves as one of the country’s most exciting emerging acts.
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