Glamour’s 2023 Game-changing musician Zoë Modiga, surprised her fans with a new single “Ngelosi”

Zoë Modiga first gained recognition as a contestant on The Voice South Africa in 2016 and made it to the top eight. Shortly after - she released her debut album Yellow The Novel which scored her two nominations at the South African Music Awards for Best African Album and Best Jazz Album. Yellow The Novel featured hits like Yakhalinkomo, Love (Yahweh) and The Healer.

In 2020 she released her sophomore album, Inganekwane which became an instant hit and saw a rise in Modiga’s fan base.

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Inspired by the late Busi Mhlongo and Mirriam Makeba, Zoë’s stage presence is a spiritual awakening - from her soothing voice, sensual yet traditional dance moves, to her iconic and stylish outfits, she always leaves the audience in awe and begging for more.

On her birthday (23 February) Modiga surprised her fans with a new single titled Ngelosi. Produced by BandaBanda Ngelosi is a soothing tune carried by acoustic keys and Zoë’s angelic tone that flows harmoniously. It's been three years since her last release and the fans took to social media to share their excitement and speculation of a third album.

Celebrating 5 years of Yellow The Novel - an album that cemented her music career, Zoë and Bandabanda agency have put together an intimate tour, Yellow The Novel - Replayed Tour. Which kicked off in Johannesburg on the 24th and 25th of February and making its way to Cape Town and hopefully other parts of the country. Fans can expect all things yellow and a trip down memory lane as Zoë reflects on her music journey.

Ngelosi is available on all music platforms. Below is an acapella snippet of the new single.