Lungisa Xhamela

With a voice that is soulful and a style that blends the best of R&B, afropop and neo-soul textures, Lungisa Xhamela has become a fixture and a force to take note of. Born in the Eastern Cape town of Butterworth, South African, his love for music is evident in every note he sings.

As a former Idols finalist (2015) and SAMA award winner, Lungisa has captivated audiences with his charm, authentic stage presence, artistic generosity and sex appeal.

With influences ranging from Johnathan Butler and Boys II Men to Frank Sinatra and Black Coffee, Lungisa has cultivated a sound that is both contemporary, young, fresh and yet familiar. The singer is not content to rest on his accomplishments, he wants to be remembered as someone who made a difference through his music and to inspire people.

Lungisa's music is more than just love songs, catchy tunes and smooth melodies. It is also filled with messages of love and hope, particularly for women, because “the world is full of hatred, mostly for our sisters and mothers, at the hand of abusive men. Someone needs to remind our brothers how to love like they used to.”

This sensational artist looks ahead to a future saturated with massive contributions to the direction of the South African sound, international collaboration, entrepreneurship and a new twist to charity work. He is a rising star whose magic is not to be missed.