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Ami Faku's Biography in Summary

Amanda Faku, renowned by her stage name Ami Faku, is a South African vocalist, performer, and songwriter who gained widespread recognition through her participation in the second season of The Voice SA.

Born on May 28th, 1993, in eBhayi, eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth, Faku's journey into music commenced at the age of six. Her passion led her to sing at a house church where her father served as a pastor, and her musical inclinations were influenced by the church environment as well as the reggae and hip-hop genres. Beginning in 2012, she embarked on recording her music, aided by a producer who resided near her home.

In 2017, Faku made her mark by competing in the well-known South African TV talent show, The Voice SA, which marked a turning point in her music career. Although not the victor, she secured a record deal with "The Vth Season."

Faku's musical journey continued with the release of her debut single "Ndikhethe Wena," followed by a collaboration with De Mogul SA on the track "Ungowam." She lent her voice to the song "uWrongo" by South African DJ Prince Kaybee, featuring Shimza and Black Motion, which achieved a gold certification by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), attesting to 25,000 unit sales. Faku's partnership with South African DJ and producer Sun-El Musician on the song "Into Ingawe" led to a 3× platinum certification by RiSA. Her single "Inde Lendlela," released in August 2020, also secured a platinum certification. Additionally, her collaboration with Blaq Diamond on the single "Imali," released on September 26, 2020, achieved platinum status.

Career Highlights

On September 27, 2020, Faku unveiled her debut studio album, "Imali," produced by talents including Blaq Diamond, Sun-El Musician, 37MPH Eternal Africa, and Wilson. This album was recognized with a gold certification. In August 2020, Faku released her debut EP titled "EA Wave Reimagines." She further expanded her repertoire with the single "Never Let You Go," a collaboration with Wichi 1080, released on October 31, 2020.

The subsequent year, Faku continued her musical journey by releasing the single "Lala Ngoxolo," featuring South African rapper Emtee. She was also featured on Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa's track "Abalele." Collaborative efforts included contributing vocals to "Phakade Lami" by Nomfundo Moh, featuring Zimbabwean-born singer Sha Sha. Faku's involvement extended to the "African Lullabies Part 1" compilation album by Platoon.

She continued her collaborative momentum with Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa on the single "Asibe Happy."

Musical Works and Recognitions

Faku's musical contributions encompass her studio album "Imali" released in 2019 and the EP album "EA Wave Reimagines" in 2020.

Awards and Accolades

In 2020, Faku clinched the 26th South African Music Awards (SAMA) Female Artist of the Year award and secured nominations for Newcomer of the Year and Best Afro-Pop Album categories. Additionally, she received double nominations at the African Muzik Magazine Awards, nominated for Best Newcomer and Best Female Southern Africa. Furthermore, she was crowned South Africa's most streamed female artist on Deezer in 2020.

Ami Faku's Financial Standing

As of 2022, Ami Faku's estimated net worth stands at $300,000.