South African Afrobeat star Makwa makes his highly-anticipated debut with the release of his first full-length studio album "Makwande." Across 22 vibrant tracks, the talented young musician introduces himself to the world with an exciting display of brightness, passion, and boundless creative potential.

Since emerging on the scene in 2019, Makwa quickly earned acclaim for his irresistible blend of Afrobeat rhythms, guitar-fueled melodies, R&B soul, and infectious positivity. Singles like "Safari" and "Sooma Li" captivated listeners with their stunning blend of East African styles and pop sensibilities.

With "Makwande," meaning "blossom" in Kiswahili, Makwa has certainly blossomed into a striking new artistic force. Recorded between Kenya, Nigeria, and Atlanta, the album finds the artist seamlessly merging influences and collaborating with 2019 AFPOTY winner Rema, Ghana's Kwesi Arthur, and fellow Kenyan contemporaries Sauti Sol and Bien.

Across danceable grooves and glistening vocals, Makwa paints vivid portraits of growth, celebration, and using music as an outlet. Lead singles "Shika Shika" and "Mawazo" established his knack for feel-good anthems, while "Ongeza" and "Sikia" show off his soulful crooning abilities.

At just 21 years old, Makwa has already begun to carve out his own inimitable niche within the global Afrobeats community. "Makwande" serves as a bright, blossoming introduction of great things to come from this rising multifaceted talent. It's an album that's impossible not to smile and find joy in.