The album is named after a late friend and mentor of Emtee’s, , who protected him from bullies during his childhood in Yeoville. It serves as both a tribute to his fallen friend and an exploration of Emtee's journey from struggle to stardom. Release Date: September 15, 2017 Genre: African Trap, Hip-Hop Label: Ambitiouz Entertainment (at the time of release)
🚀 You can listen to the full album on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Emtee Plays Marimba in Tribute to Manando Emtee manando
The project solidified the African Trap Movement (ATM) style, which mixes traditional South African sounds with modern trap beats. 👤 About the Artist: Emtee Full Name: Mthembeni Ndevu. The album is named after a late friend
Critics praised the album for its raw honesty, particularly how Emtee transitioned from the "party vibe" of his debut album, Avery , to a more mature and reflective sound. Emtee Plays Marimba in Tribute to Manando The
Raised in Yeoville, Johannesburg; attended Barnato Park High School where he was a choir conductor.
The album won Best Hip Hop Album at the 24th South African Music Awards (SAMA) in 2018.
A smooth, romantic collaboration featuring Nigerian star Tiwa Savage .