Siphiwe Black Releases Two Singles With Guest Artists
The Stalliontainment-signed artist released 'Nyathela' with Litshepe and 'Empophomeni' with Donald on 6 November 2026.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in R&B
Siphiwe Black released two singles, 'Nyathela' featuring Lesotho-born artist Litshepe and 'Empophomeni' featuring South African Afro-soul and house artist Donald, on 6 November 2026. The artist was recently recognized as Best Newcomer of the Year at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards.
Why it matters
The release pairs a newly recognized artist with collaborators from two neighboring countries, blending South African and Lesotho influences in a cross-border R&B release. It places Siphiwe Black's first major output after the award in front of listeners across the region.
Two singles were released together on 6 November 2026, each featuring a different guest artist. No streaming, sales, or chart figures for either track are available in the source material.
The players
Siphiwe Black
Siphiwe Black is a South African R&B artist signed to the label Stalliontainment, recognized as Best Newcomer of the Year at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards.
Litshepe
Litshepe is a Lesotho-born artist who featured on the single 'Nyathela' with Siphiwe Black.
Donald
Donald is a South African Afro-soul and house artist who featured on the single 'Empophomeni' with Siphiwe Black.
The details
'Nyathela' is a cross-border collaboration with Lesotho-born artist Litshepe, who contributed vocals, and combines South African and Lesotho influences. 'Empophomeni' is a soulful, love-centred track featuring South African Afro-soul and house artist Donald, built around melody and vocal chemistry. Both tracks were worked on simultaneously in the studio.
Timeline
2026 Basadi in Music Awards: Siphiwe Black was named Best Newcomer of the Year.
6 November 2026: 'Nyathela' and 'Empophomeni' were released.
Industry Dynamics
Following its 2026 Best Newcomer of the Year recognition at the Basadi in Music Awards, Siphiwe Black's release of two collaborative singles extends the artist's momentum into new recorded work. Pairing a recently awarded newcomer with featured artists from South Africa and Lesotho reflects a cross-border collaboration approach within the regional R&B scene.
Listeners can stream 'Nyathela' and 'Empophomeni' following their 6 November 2026 release. The source material does not specify platforms, pricing, or any live performance dates.
The takeaway
Listeners interested in emerging regional R&B can follow both featured artists' catalogs, since the two singles pair Siphiwe Black with Litshepe and Donald. Checking recent releases from newly recognized artists can surface collaborations that blend South African and Lesotho sounds.
Further reading
Explore more R&B coverage for context on the artists and sounds behind this release.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hypemagazine.
