Ami Faku
Ami Faku | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Amanda Faku |
| Born | 28 May 1993 Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017- Present |
| Labels | Vth Season |
Amanda Faku (born 28 May 1993) is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth, she developed musical interest at the age of 6 and participated on church choirs. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017, prior to getting recognition in the music industry.
After she signed a record deal with The Vth Season, Ami released her debut studio album Imali (2019), debuted number one in South Africa. It reached Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Mail & Guardian, ranked Faku number 27 on 200 Young South African, in 2020.