Umkhohlisi (P1)

# Amabongwa brings a focused Maskandi collaboration to *Umkhohlisi (P1)*

Amabongwa’s *Umkhohlisi (P1)* is a six-track Maskandi EP released on 6 February 2026. The project is defined by a consistent collaborative setup: Nhlakanipho appears on every track, making the release feel less like a collection of separate songs and more like a tightly framed joint statement.

Across its compact runtime, *Umkhohlisi (P1)* keeps the focus on Amabongwa’s Maskandi identity while placing Nhlakanipho at the centre of the project’s musical presentation. The tracklist moves through songs including “Emanxiweni”, “Ukusokola”, the title track “Umkhohlisi”, “Unozipho”, “Izigcwelegcwele” and “Kwa Ceza”.

The EP’s title suggests that this may be the first instalment in a broader series, with the “P1” designation pointing towards a continuation. However, the available information does not specify the project’s themes, the meaning behind its songs or the nature of the partnership between Amabongwa and Nhlakanipho. What is clear is the release’s deliberate structure: six Maskandi tracks, one primary artist and a featured collaborator present throughout.

For listeners exploring contemporary Maskandi, *Umkhohlisi (P1)* is worth noting for that focused format. Rather than relying on a long tracklist or a wide range of features, Amabongwa builds the EP around a single recurring collaboration, giving the project a clear identity and an easy entry point into the artist’s 2026 output.