AfroSoul sensation Baweze urges you to “Mamela” with new track

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Rising AfroSoul star Baweze is set to capture hearts in this month of love, February, with the release of his powerful new single “Mamela”, a soul-stirring call to truly listen in love. 

Dropped this month, the track arrives as a timely reminder that real connection demands more than grand gestures; it requires being heard, valued and spiritually grounded. 

Born from a deeply personal experience of loving wholeheartedly yet feeling undervalued, “Mamela” means “listen” in the isiXhosa language.

“I loved this girl, put her first in everything, but I always came second. Friends told me to leave, but deep down you hope she’ll change. You feel undervalued. That’s where ‘Mamela‘ comes from,” he said.

“This month we claim to celebrate love, and let’s practise the real thing.”

The single marks a new chapter for the artist formerly known as Mwezi The Vocalist. 

After taking a break from music to prioritise his health, Baweze lost over 35kg, reclaimed his well-being and rebranded with a purpose to create music that will assist the masses, not just himself.

He said, “Baweze speaks to everyone. When people listen to ‘Mamela’, I want them to forget about me and look inward, to introspect and do right in their own corners of love.” 

Raised in the close-knit community of Barkly East as a pastor’s kid, Baweze grew up in a home where listening was sacred. 

Baweze weaves self-care

Ngutyana family name evokes stories of care and compassion, stemming from a history of people seeking their spiritual and practical assistance. 

“Mamela” blends genuine listening, organic AfroSoul, and profound, emotion-driven storytelling, offering a lighter yet equally deep experience following his acclaimed 2021 EP, Amaphuph’am (My Dreams).

As an advocate for mental and physical health, Baweze weaves self-care into the song’s message. 

“Listening isn’t just about what we’re not getting materially. It’s also about listening to what our bodies need: alignment, rest, and clarity. When you love something, you take care of it, starting with yourself,” he added.

In a world of materialistic love and trending phrases like “Umgowo and find out”, Baweze wants “Mamela” to convict listeners to invite God back into relationships.

“There is no fear in love; perfect love casts out fear,” he shares, quoting scripture close to his heart. 

Baweze is poised for a major career step, following significant national exposure, including radio play on Metro FM and Radio 2000, a feature on SABC 3’s Expresso Morning Show, appearances in music videos for DJ Tira and Prince Kaybee, and a collaboration on a Kalawa Jazmee project orchestrated by Oskido.

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Mentored by Ziyon of Liquideep on Clash of the Choirs South Africa, he developed a signature simplicity that makes complex emotions instantly relatable.

He concluded: “Men will feel exposed; we act tough, thinking we don’t catch feelings. But this song breaks the bro code in the best way. It’s soft, honest and real.”