Amanda Black, born Amanda Benedicta Antony, on July 24, 1993, is a talented singer and songwriter from South Africa. Growing up in Gcuwa, she started her musical journey at a young age of 6 by singing in church choirs. Amanda gained national attention when she competed on Idols South Africa season 11. In 2016, she made the move to Johannesburg to focus on her music career and signed with Ambitiouz Entertainment. Her breakout single “Amazulu” was released in the same year and received critical acclaim, earning her nominations for various music awards.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Amanda Benedicta Antony |
| Date Of Birth: | July 24, 1993 |
| Place Of Birth: | Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels: | Sony Music |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early Life And Education
Amanda Benedicta Antony, a proud Xhosa woman, was born on July 24, 1993, in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Her early years were spent in Butterworth and East London before she later settled in Port Elizabeth.
Amanda completed her high school education at Kabega Christian School in Port Elizabeth and went on to pursue Music Education at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Career
Her musical journey began with singing in church and school as a child, but it wasn’t until the age of 12 that she ventured into talent competitions, where she honed her skills and gained valuable experience performing on stage.
After participating in multiple seasons of Idols South Africa, Amanda Black captured the hearts of fans during Season 11, reaching the top 7. Eager to pursue her music career, she made the move to Johannesburg in January 2016, where she was discovered by Ambitiouz Entertainment and offered a recording contract.
Her debut single “Amazulu” was released on July 1, 2016, and quickly gained popularity with over 4 million views on YouTube.
By November of the same year, Amanda released her album “Amazulu” to critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over 31,000 copies in less than a month. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa and received nominations in multiple categories at prestigious music award shows.
Amanda continued to make waves in the music industry with the release of “Kahle” on July 20, 2018, which garnered over a million views on YouTube. Her success and talent have earned her recognition both locally and internationally, with nominations at the BET Awards and other esteemed music events.
In December 2018, Anthony Hamilton and Amanda Black revealed their collaborative music project. A month later, Amanda made a significant announcement as she inked a deal with Sony Music Entertainment in January 2019.
Her return to the music scene after a two-year hiatus came with the release of the single “Thandwa Ndim”, which quickly soared to the top of the local iTunes charts and debuted on Metro FM’s Fresh Breakfast Show.
The talented artist continued to make waves in the industry, teaming up with Berita on the hit single “Siyathandana” from the album Songs in the Key of Love in 2020. With her album “Power” winning Best Album of the year at the South African Afro Music Awards, Amanda’s success only grew.
Moving forward, Amanda’s journey saw the release of her single “Kutheni Na” featuring Kwesta in June 2021, followed by the drop of “Let It Go” in July 2021 as a prelude to her third studio album, “Mnyama,” which was officially launched in August that year.
Her fourth studio album, “From My Soil To Yours,” produced by Christer Kobedi, Vaughan Fourie, Fundile Dlamini, Thato Modika Andziso Ngobeni, and Batundi Muisha, featured a blend of genres including R&B, Afro-pop, and soul. The album boasted hit singles like “Nguwe” and “Love is for Mahala,” captivating audiences with its unique sound.
Personal Life
Amanda Black is currently single and keeps her personal relationships private. She prefers to maintain a low profile when it comes to her love life, believing that publicizing relationships can bring unwanted consequences to a celebrity’s personal and professional life.
Amanda Black Net Worth
Amanda Black, a highly accomplished South African artist, has an estimated net worth of about $500,000.
Discography
Here are some popular songs by Amanda Black:
- Amazulu
- Thandwa Ndim
- Kahle
- Sinazo
- Mmangwane
- Hamba
- Lila
- Love Again
- Egoli
- Afrika
