Obaby Mama

# Shanela introduces *Obaby Mama*, a five-track Maskandi EP

Shanela’s *Obaby Mama* is a new five-track Maskandi EP scheduled for release on 9 September 2026. The project presents Shanela as the central voice across a compact tracklist, with two collaborations featuring Nunu and Swidi wabantwana.

The EP opens with “Inkomo”, followed by “Ngingadlulela phambili”. Its title track, “Obaby mama”, arrives as the third song and includes both featured artists. The closing stretch of the project includes “Konakele” and “Owesbili”, with Nunu and Swidi wabantwana returning on the final track.

At five songs, *Obaby Mama* is a focused release rather than a long-form album. Its tracklist balances Shanela’s solo performances with two collaborative cuts, giving the project a clear centre while making room for guest appearances. The repeated presence of Nunu and Swidi wabantwana also creates a link between the EP’s title track and its closer.

For listeners exploring new Maskandi from South Africa, *Obaby Mama* is a concise introduction to Shanela’s sound and artistic world. The EP arrives in 2026 and will be available from 9 September.