Liyana Ndiweni’s Ngitowela EP wins over music lovers

Rising Eswatini vocalist Liyana Ndiweni is enjoying a major moment in her music career following the successful release of her soulful Amapiano EP, Ngitowela.

Since its release on April 10, the eight-track project has been making waves among music lovers who have praised the singer’s emotional storytelling, soothing vocals and refreshing approach to amapiano music.

The EP touches on themes of love, heartbreak, spirituality, healing, trust in God and personal growth, making it relatable to listeners from different walks of life.

This project has quickly become a favourite among fans who appreciate soulful and meaningful music.

Many listeners have described Ngitowela as the type of project that can be enjoyed during long road trips, moments of reflection or simply while unwinding after a long day.

What makes the EP stand out is the way the songs naturally connect from beginning to end.

Liyana takes listeners on an emotional journey, opening the project with themes of heartbreak and vulnerability before gradually transitioning into hope, healing and new beginnings.

The closing track, Sondela, has especially received praise for ending the EP on a warm and uplifting note.

Among the songs already gaining strong attention are Dali, Sondela and the title track Ngitowela.

Fans have highlighted the singer’s smooth vocals and ability to blend soulful melodies with amapiano production without losing emotional depth in the music.

Liyana’s growing success is also reflected in the numbers. The singer currently has more than 23 000 monthly listeners on Spotify, while one of her songs has surpassed 1.4 million streams across digital streaming platforms.

These achievements continue to position her among Eswatini’s rising stars with the potential to break even further into the regional music industry.

Over the past few years, Liyana has steadily built a name for herself through consistency, collaborations and a unique sound that separates her from many upcoming artists.

Her music carries a strong emotional element while still remaining commercially appealing to modern amapiano audiences.

The singer has also worked alongside some of South Africa’s respected DJs and producers, helping expand her sound and audience beyond Eswatini.

One of the producers associated with her recent work is TNS Savvy, who has contributed to the success of several mainstream Eswatini artists over the years.

Meanwhile her industry peers, believe Liyana’s ability to combine vulnerability, spirituality and soulful storytelling gives her an advantage in a music space currently dominated by repetitive commercial sounds.

Her approach feels authentic and intentional, something many listeners have connected with.

Adding to her growing list of achievements, Liyana recently secured a publishing deal with Downtown Music Publishing, formerly known as Sheer Public Music.

The company is recognised as one of the largest music publishers in Africa and has worked with some of the continent’s most successful artists and songwriters.

The deal is expected to open bigger opportunities for the singer, including international publishing support, songwriting opportunities and greater visibility within the African music market.

For many local music supporters, the signing represents an important milestone not only for Liyana but for Eswatini’s music industry as a whole.

While the EP continues to grow on streaming platforms, fans are already looking ahead to her next release.

Liyana recently announced that she will be dropping a new song titled Ngaphesheya on May 15 alongside DJ Cup.

The upcoming release is already creating excitement online, with supporters eager to hear what the singer delivers next following the positive reception of Ngitowela.

Many believe the collaboration could further elevate her presence within the amapiano scene and introduce her music to even wider audiences across Southern Africa.

With strong streaming numbers, growing industry recognition and a steadily expanding fanbase, Liyana Ndiweni is proving that she is more than just another upcoming artist.

She is steadily becoming one of Eswatini’s most promising musical exports.