Amanda Benedicta Antony, better known as Amanda Black,was born on July 24, 1993, in South Africa.
She is a gifted singer and songwriter who began her musical journey at the age of six in Gcuwa, performing in church choirs.
Amanda rose to national prominence after competing in Season 11 of Idols South Africa.
In 2016, she relocated to Johannesburg to pursue her music career and signed with Ambitiouz Entertainment.
Her breakout single, “Amazulu,” was released that same year and received widespread acclaim, leading to several award nominations.
FACTS ABOUT AMANDA BLACK
- FULL NAME: Amanda Benedicta Antony
- DATE OF BIRTH: July 24, 1993
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- NATIONALITY: South African
- OCCUPATIONS: Singer, Songwriter
- LABELs: Sony Music
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Amanda was born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She completed her high school education at Kabega Christian School in Port Elizabeth and studied Music Education at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
CAREER
Her musical journey began with singing in church and school as a child, but it was at the age of 12 that she started participating in talent competitions, which helped her refine her skills and gain stage experience.
After competing in multiple seasons of Idols South Africa, Amanda Black won the hearts of many during Season 11, finishing in the top seven.
Amanda Black made her debut with the single “Amazulu,” which was released on July 1, 2016, and rapidly gained traction, amassing over 4 million views on YouTube.
By November of that year, she launched her album “Amazulu,” which received both critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over 31,000 copies within a month.
The album achieved platinum certification from the Recording Industry of South Africa and earned nominations in various categories at renowned music award shows.
Amanda continued to make an impact in the music scene with the release of “Kahle” on July 20, 2018, which attracted over a million views on YouTube.
Her talent and achievements have garnered her recognition both nationally and internationally, including nominations at the BET Awards and other prestigious music events.
In December 2018, Amanda Black announced a collaborative music project with Anthony Hamilton.
The following month, she made headlines by signing a deal with Sony Music Entertainment in January 2019.
After a two-year break from the music industry, she made a triumphant return with the single “Thandwa Ndim,” which quickly climbed to the top of the local iTunes charts and premiered on Metro FM’s Fresh Breakfast Show.
The talented artist continued to thrive, collaborating with Berita on the hit single “Siyathandana” from the album “Songs in the Key of Love” in 2020.
Her album “Power” was awarded Best Album of the Year at the South African Afro Music Awards, further solidifying her success.
As Amanda’s career progressed, she released her single “Kutheni Na,” featuring Kwesta, in June 2021, followed by “Let It Go” in July 2021, which served as a precursor to her third studio album, “Mnyama,” officially launched in August of that year.
Her fourth studio album, “From My Soil To Yours,” was produced by Christer Kobedi, Vaughan Fourie, Fundile Dlamini, Thato Modika Andziso Ngobeni, and Batundi Muisha, showcasing a mix of genres such as R&B, Afro-pop, and soul.
The album included popular tracks like “Nguwe” and “Love is for Mahala,” which resonated with listeners due to its distinctive sound.
PERSONAL LIFE
Currently, Amanda Black is single and keeps her personal life under wrap.