Two of Afro House’s most distinctive voices have connected on something genuinely powerful. Lizwi and Tommy Veanud release ‘UNqamlezo’ on April 30 via TV Recordings, a track built on organic percussion, tribal rhythms, and rich melodic layering that pulls from the deepest wells of African music tradition. Pre-save it here.
The track is sung in IsiZulu, with ‘UNqamlezo’ translating as “The Cross.” It carries a message of faith, protection, and presence, with Lizwi’s raw, emotionally charged vocals driving every moment. The production builds a hypnotic atmosphere where spiritual weight meets dancefloor momentum, and the two elements don’t compromise each other. This one earns both.
Lizwi’s standing in Afro House is well established. Early collaborations alongside Da Capo, a release on Armada Music, and consistent support from Black Coffee set the foundation. Her catalogue spans MoBlack, Get Physical, and more. Her 2024 collaboration with Joezi, “Amathole,” generated significant online traction and led to a Russian-language version with Filatov & Karas that pulled strong radio support. She’s played over 200 shows across Russia and toured the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Bali, Mykonos, and beyond.
Tommy Veanud is the alias of Artem Dunaev, also known as Prime Punk, a DJ and producer with over 15 years of experience and more than three million streams under the Tommy Veanud project. Beatport chart support has been consistent, with backing from Hugel, Meduza, and Marco Carola. He performed at Ultra Europe in 2024 and has toured across 12 countries and 25 cities, from Ibiza and Amsterdam to Tokyo and Goa.