Radio host Amaza Ntshanga ventures into AfroTech – Award-winning radio host Amaza Ntshanga is entering an exciting new chapter in his creative journey, officially venturing into the pulsating world of Afro Tech music.
The move marks a bold yet natural progression for a broadcaster who has spent two decades shaping conversations around music, culture, and urban lifestyle on the airwaves. The organic move is stirring excitement across both broadcasting and music circles, as the popular radio personality has officially ventured into the world of Afro Tech music, proving that storytelling doesn’t end when the microphone switches from talk to melody.
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While working behind the scenes in broadcasting, Amaza’s love for electronic sounds has been quietly brewing. AfroTech – known for its hypnotic beats, spiritual undertones, and futuristic edge – now becomes his chosen medium of expression.
“Afro Tech speaks to my soul. It’s rooted, spiritual, patient, and intentional. It allows African rhythm to meet global electronic language without losing identity. For me, Afro Tech isn’t about trends, it’s about timelessness,” Amaza says.
Q & A with Amaza
How would you describe your AfroTech sound to someone hearing it for the first time?
It’s deep, soulful, and meditative. Music you can dance to, pray to, drive to, or sit with in silence. It’s not rushed, it’s intentional.
Is this your debut single?
Yes, this is my debut single, and it represents a very important chapter in my life.
What is the significance of the song in your own life?
It’s a marker of courage. It’s proof that growth sometimes requires you to step into the unknown and trust yourself fully.
What themes or emotions do you aim to communicate through your music?
Healing, grounding, hope, and self-awareness. I want people to feel seen and centred. My music is about inner conversations – the ones we often avoid.
“As a curator, you’re presenting other people’s work. As a creator, you’re presenting yourself”
What inspired your decision to make music?
Radio has always placed me at the centre of sound, rhythm, and emotion. Over the years, I found myself not only playing music but feeling a deep urge to express what I was hearing and feeling internally. Afro Tech gave me the space to translate my experiences, my roots, and my spiritual journey into sound. It felt like a natural next step rather than a sudden switch. I never woke up and said, “I’m leaving radio to make music.” The desire grew quietly over time as I immersed myself in deeper sounds, late-night listening sessions, and moments of reflection. Eventually, the music demanded to be released.
How has your experience as a radio host influenced the way you approach music production?
Radio taught me discipline, storytelling, and respect for the listener. I’m very intentional about how a track starts, builds, and resolves, much like a good radio show. I think about the emotional journey, not just the beat.
Do you feel your years on the radio gave you an advantage in understanding sound and audience taste?
Absolutely. Being on the radio for over two decades has trained my ear. You learn very quickly what moves people, what feels honest, and what’s forced. That awareness definitely gives me an edge, but it also keeps me accountable to authenticity.
What was the biggest challenge you faced when moving from curating music to creating it?
Vulnerability. As a curator, you’re presenting other people’s work. As a creator, you’re presenting yourself. That shift requires courage to accept criticism, to trust your instinct, and to stand by your sound.
A spiritual journey into sound
Are there African elements or cultural influences you consciously incorporate into your tracks?
Very much so. African rhythm, ancestral memory, repetition, and space are key elements. Even when it’s subtle, the spirit is African.
Do you feel pressure being a public figure entering a competitive music space?
There is pressure, but it’s healthy pressure. I’m not competing with anyone I’m contributing. Once you understand that, the noise fades.
How do you see AfroTech evolving in South Africa and globally?
Afro Tech is becoming a global language, and South Africa is at the centre of that movement. The world is now listening more deeply to African stories, not just African beats.
Music about inner conversations
Are you planning to continue with radio while pursuing music full-time?
Yes. Radio is part of who I am. For now, the two worlds complement each other beautifully.
How do you think your listeners and colleagues in radio will feel about this new chapter?
I believe they’ll receive it with curiosity and support. Many of them have watched this journey unfold quietly over time.
What has this transition taught you about yourself?
That I’m capable of more than I sometimes allow myself to believe. It taught me patience and faith in my own process.
You are beginning the year 2026 with a new song. What are your plans for the rest of the year?
More releases, collaborations, live experiences, and continued growth. I want to build slowly but intentionally.
What obstacles did you overcome in 2025?
Self-doubt, time constraints, and the fear of starting something new while being known for something else.
What were the lessons learned from those obstacles?
That clarity comes from action. You don’t wait to be ready; you move, and readiness meets you on the journey.
