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Amanda Benedicta Antony (born July 24, 1993) is a musical maestro who blends Afro-pop, hip-hop, soul and R&B to create music that millions of people love and can relate to.
She is a South African singer-songwriter known by her stage name Amanda Black.
After releasing her debut single “Amazulu”, she shot to international fame.
The single immediately became a hit throughout Africa and reached the shores of Europe, North America, and South America.
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| Name: | Amanda Benedicta Anthony |
| stage name: | Amanda Blake |
| Date of Birth: | July 24, 1993 (31 years old) |
| place of birth: | Eastern Cape |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Undisclosed |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $500,000 to $900,000 |
early life
Amanda Black began to realize that music was her passion during her teenage years. She discovered her extraordinary singing talent while performing in church choir and school band. She credits these two groups with laying the foundation for her success in the music industry.
Amanda Black was born on 24 July 1993 in the Eastern Cape and is a South African. She is of the Xhosa ethnic group and grew up in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Anthony, who gave her the middle name Benedicta.
As she got older, she decided to step out of her comfort zone and began to sign up for talent shows, an experience that helped her improve her stage performance and songwriting abilities.
In order to make a name for herself in the music industry, she moved from the Eastern Cape to the more densely populated and entertainment-rich city of Johannesburg. She participated in three South African Idol competitions to expose herself to a wider music audience.
educate
Amanda Black completed her primary education in Butterworth. She completed her secondary education at Kabega Christian School in Port Elizabeth.
She holds a degree in Music Education from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Profession
Due to her success on South African Idol, Ambitiouz Entertainment contacted her and expressed interest in signing her to their music label. She accepted the contract and began working on her debut album. She showed the world her endless creativity with her debut single, “Amazulu”.
The single went viral within hours of its release, becoming the most popular song in South Africa. It was played on radio and TV stations across the continent. The song’s music video has been viewed over 4 million times on YouTube. She achieved even greater success when she released her debut album, Amazulu. The album was certified platinum by RISA within weeks of its release. It sold 31,000 copies in the first month.
In 2019, she reached another milestone when she signed with Sony Music Entertainment. She has also released other amazing singles like “Thandwa Ndim”, “Khale” and “Khumbula”.
In 2019, Amanda Black released her second album, Power. Described by music critics as “breathtaking,” the album brought her greater recognition in the international music scene and helped her win bigger awards.
Discography
- Kumbulla
- AmaZulu
- strength
- Kahler
- Dandewa Ndim
Awards and nominations
Amanda Black has been nominated for five Metro FM Music Awards. She was also nominated for the 2017 BET Music Awards Viewer’s Choice Award.
To date, she has won four awards at the annual South African Music Awards.
Social Media
Since rising to fame, Amanda Black has remained very active on social media. She currently has over 353,000 followers on Instagram and over 373,000 followers on Twitter.
- Instagram – @amandablacksa
- Twitter – @AmandaBlackSA
Personal life
At 31, Amanda Black is a bit of an introvert, but still retains her teenage love for music icons like Beyoncé, Brenda Fassi, Brandy Norwood and Whitney Houston.
She speaks fluent English and Xhosa and sings in both languages. As an artist, she has collaborated with top South African musicians such as Ami Faku, Somizi, Sjava and Anthony Hamilton.
Based in Johannesburg, she is one of the highest-paid singers in the industry, having amassed a considerable fortune through performances and endorsement deals.
Her fashion sense is as striking as her looks. She is currently in a serious relationship with a loving and responsible young man, whose identity remains a secret. Despite being in public, she is a very private person and tries her best to avoid controversy.
net worth
As a very comfortable and successful South African artist, Amanda Black’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $900,000.
