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Zinia announces six-track debut EP for 23 October

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Eswatini singer Mbali Gamedze, known as Zinia, will release a six-track debut EP on 23 October, exploring the contradictions of love and break-ups. Titled “Devotion & Other Mistakes”, the project draws on R&B and neo-soul, according to the Times of Eswatini.

Eswatini singer Mbali Gamedze, known as Zinia, will release her debut EP, “Devotion & Other Mistakes”, comprising six tracks, on 23 October 2026. The project explores heartbreak, attachment and the difficulty of moving on, the Times of Eswatini reports.

The EP marks a more decisive move into R&B and neo-soul, with soul, house, afro-house and African rhythmic influences. Eswatini singer Oriiginelle features on the record. Fezi Simelane produced it, while Lethumusa Simelane handled mixing and mastering.

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