Amanda Faku (born 28 May 1993) is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth, she developed musical interest at the age of 6 and participated on church choirs. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017, prior to getting recognition in the music industry.
After she signed a record deal with The Vth Season, Ami released her debut studio album Imali (2019), debuted number one in South Africa. It reached Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Mail & Guardian, ranked Faku number 27 on 200 Young South African, in 2020.
Career beginnings (2017–2019)
In 2017, she competed in the TV talent show, The Voice SA, which was her major breakthrough in the music industry. Though she did not win, she was signed by The Vth Season record label.
^ a b "Ami Faku, 27 - Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans". Mail & Guardian. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
