Singer NAE to Join Zimbabwean Afro House Project
The South African artist will feature on the upcoming Inner Visions compilation album arriving this November.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in New Age
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South African singer NAE, also known as Zhane Venter, is joining the Zimbabwean Afro House compilation project Inner Visions. The collection is set for a full release in November.
Why it matters
This compilation highlights regional musical collaborations across Southern Africa, bringing together artists and producers under the Mansa Musa label.
NAE makes her latest contribution to the label following her 2023 debut EP and a previous collaboration with DJ Kerri Chandler on the track Caged Bird.
The players
NAE
A South African singer also known as Zhane Venter who began her vocal training in church and school choirs.
Dr Feel
The curator of the Inner Visions project who also contributed to the production of NAEs upcoming track.
Mansa Musa
A South African record label responsible for the production and distribution of the upcoming Afro House compilation.
The details
NAE contributes the song I Wanna Fly to the compilation, which features production from TAPIWA, Simbai, and Dr Feel. The project itself is curated by Dr Feel and distributed through the South African label Mansa Musa.
Timeline
2023: NAE released her debut EP.
November: The Inner Visions project is scheduled for release.
Industry Dynamics
This project reflects the ongoing expansion of the Southern African Afro House genre as regional labels curate larger compilation works. Such initiatives mark a shift toward collaborative studio environments that bridge the gap between individual artists and collective label releases.
Listeners can anticipate the digital availability of the I Wanna Fly track upon the project's launch this November. The release provides fans of Afro House with a new opportunity to stream work from both emerging South African vocalists and established regional producers.
The takeaway
The Inner Visions project showcases how collaborative production networks are shaping the current sound of regional African music. Fans should look for the compilation on major streaming platforms to hear how producers like Dr Feel are integrating new vocal talent into their latest projects.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Herald.
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