Amanda Black, originally named Amanda Benedicta Antony, was born on July 24, 1993, in South Africa. She is a highly skilled singer and songwriter.
Amanda’s passion for music began at a tender age of 6 when she started singing in church choirs while growing up in Gcuwa.
Her exceptional talent caught the attention of the nation when she participated in season 11 of Idols South Africa.
In 2016, Amanda decided to relocate to Johannesburg to fully dedicate herself to her music career and she signed with Ambitiouz Entertainment.
It was during this time that she released her breakthrough single, “Amazulu,” which received widespread acclaim from critics. As a result, Amanda earned nominations for various prestigious music awards.
REAL 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 Benedicta Antony, a proud Xhosa woman, was born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa on July 24, 1993.
She spent her early years in Butterworth and East London before eventually settling in Port Elizabeth.
Amanda attended Kabega Christian School in Port Elizabeth for her high school education and then went on to study Music Education at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
CAREER
Her musical journey began when she started singing in church and school as a child.
However, it wasn’t until she was 12 years old that she started participating in talent competitions, where she refined her skills and gained valuable experience performing on stage.
After taking part in multiple seasons of Idols South Africa, Amanda Black won the hearts of fans during Season 11 and made it to the top 7.
Eager to pursue her music career, she moved to Johannesburg in January 2016, where she was discovered by Ambitiouz Entertainment and offered a recording contract.
On July 1, 2016, Amanda released her debut single “Amazulu,” which quickly became popular and garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.
In November of the same year, Amanda achieved great success with the release of her album “Amazulu”, receiving high praise from critics and achieving commercial success by selling over 31,000 copies in less than a month.
The album was recognized as platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa and received nominations in various categories at prestigious music award shows.
Amanda continued to make a significant impact in the music industry with the release of “Kahle” on July 20, 2018, which gained over a million views on YouTube.
Her talent and success have earned her recognition both locally and internationally, with nominations at the BET Awards and other esteemed music events.
In December 2018, Amanda Black and Anthony Hamilton unveiled their collaborative music project.
Just a month later, Amanda made a major announcement as she signed a contract with Sony Music Entertainment in January 2019.
After a two-year break, Amanda made a comeback to the music scene with the release of the single “Thandwa Ndim”, which quickly climbed 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, joining forces with Berita on the popular single “Siyathandana” from the album “Songs in the Key of Love” in 2020.
With her album “Power” winning the Best Album of the year award at the South African Afro Music Awards, Amanda’s success only continued to grow.
Amanda Black continued her musical journey by releasing her single “Kutheni Na” featuring Kwesta in June 2021.
This was followed by the release of “Let It Go” in July 2021, which served as a teaser for her third studio album, “Mnyama,” officially launched in August of the same year.
Her fourth studio album, titled “From My Soil To Yours,” was produced by Christer Kobedi, Vaughan Fourie, Fundile Dlamini, Thato Modika Andziso Ngobeni, and Batundi Muisha.
This album showcased a fusion of genres such as R&B, Afro-pop, and soul.
It included popular tracks like “Nguwe” and “Love is for Mahala,” captivating listeners with its unique sound.
PERSONAL LIFE
Currently, Amanda Black is single and prefers to keep her personal relationships private.
She believes that maintaining a low profile in her love life is important, as she understands that publicizing relationships can have unwanted consequences on both her personal and professional life as a celebrity.
