South African music producer and DJ Naak is preparing to release a new collaborative single titled Bangathini, featuring Thami The Unknown and Sibu Manzini. The track is scheduled for release on 26 June and marks another addition to Naak’s growing catalogue of Afro-house and electronic music releases.
The announcement was made through Naak’s social media platforms, where he shared a brief message reflecting the inspiration behind the upcoming release.
“House is not a loop. It’s a prayer you repeat until your body believes it,” he wrote while confirming the arrival of Bangathini.
The forthcoming single brings together three artists who have each been active within South Africa’s electronic and Afro-house landscape. Thami The Unknown has continued to build momentum through recent releases and collaborations, including tracks such as Umthandazo and Berea, while Sibu Manzini has also contributed to several Afro-house projects in recent years.
For Naak, Bangathini follows a productive period of releases. Over the past year, he has been involved in a series of singles including Noba Yintoni, Impumelelo, SHO!, Dlala Mageba and Abe. His work has increasingly positioned him within the Afro-house and electronic music space, often collaborating with fellow producers and vocalists across the genre.
Naak’s recent output has demonstrated a consistent focus on dance music, blending rhythmic percussion, melodic elements and house-inspired production. Tracks such as iMvula, STHANDWA SAMI and Imali have also formed part of his recent musical journey, highlighting his continued activity in the studio and on the live circuit.
While details surrounding the sound and production of Bangathini remain limited ahead of its release, anticipation has begun building among followers of all three artists. The collaboration arrives at a time when Afro-house continues to attract audiences both locally and internationally, with South African producers playing a significant role in shaping the genre’s evolution.
With the release date now confirmed, listeners will not have to wait long to hear what Naak, Thami The Unknown and Sibu Manzini have created together. Bangathini is expected to become available on digital streaming platforms from 26 June, adding another chapter to the artists’ respective musical journeys.
