Tony Dayimane & Lwah Ndlunkulu’s “Imizwa” Sets The Mood As It Graces Spotify’s Coveted Cover
Tony Dayimane & Lwah Ndlunkulu’s “Imizwa” Sets The Mood As It Graces Spotify’s Coveted Cover. The city’s skyline may be draped in sunset hues, but the real glow is coming from the soundwaves—Tony Dayimane and Lwah Ndlunkulu’s soul-stirring collaboration Imizwa has just snagged the spotlight as the cover star of Spotify’s Made in South Africa playlist, and Mzansi is feeling every beat of it.
From the moment Imizwa dropped, it was clear this wasn’t just another single—it’s a sentiment, a story, a sonic hug. The song, whose title translates to “feelings” in isiZulu, weaves a heartfelt narrative of young love with the kind of lyrical depth and vocal grace that’s unmistakably South African.
Tony Dayimane broke the news with a simple yet powerful message on socials: “MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA COVER. 🇿🇦🧡 IMIZWA OUT NOW, LINK ON BIO.” That post alone sparked a wave of excitement, with fans flooding the comments to show love for a track that already feels like a national treasure in the making.
Backed by a gentle yet infectious beat, Imizwa is a nostalgic dive into first crushes, hushed hallway confessions, and the innocence of love scribbled on a high school notebook. Tony Dayimane’s verses arrive like diary entries—raw, poetic, and real—while Lwah Ndlunkulu’s vocals float over the melody with a tenderness that cuts straight to the heart.
with Imizwa fronting Made in South Africa, it’s clear the rest of the country—and beyond—is listening. Spotify’s flagship local playlist has become a springboard for the voices shaping SA’s sound, and landing the cover is no small accolade. For Tony and Lwah, it’s a stamp of cultural relevance and a moment that captures just how far homegrown music has come.
The music video is set to premiere later today on YouTube and completes the picture with dreamy visuals of schoolyard flashbacks, and pastel uniforms. Directed with a cinematic eye, it’s a visual ode to the youth of Mzansi—capturing that universal moment where love feels brand new and utterly endless.
