Udumakahle - Imbali ft. Shwi Nomtekhala

South African Maskandi artist Udumakahle joins forces with Shwi noMtekhala on “Imbali,” the second track from his 2026 album Isithunzi Sakho. Spanning 4 minutes and 49 seconds, the song arrives shortly after the opening track, “Ukhona uShembe,” and sets an early tone for the 13-song first disc.

“Imbali” was also used to introduce listeners to the wider Isithunzi Sakho project before its official release. The collaboration highlights Udumakahle’s melodic approach to Maskandi while bringing Shwi noMtekhala into the performance, creating a meeting of two distinctive vocal presences within the traditional South African sound.

As the second song on the album, “Imbali” plays an important role in the early progression of Isithunzi Sakho. Its placement between “Ukhona uShembe” and “Ama flashlight” gives the collaboration a prominent position on Disc 1, which combines traditional rhythms, Zulu vocal elements and storytelling throughout its 13-track sequence.