Dlala Thukzin has announced the release of his highly anticipated new 9th solo album, Ember, set for release on 30 October 2026.
For an artist whose music has consistently moved between dancefloors, festivals and global stages, Ember arrives as a statement of longevity, evolution and creative fire. The title captures something fundamental about Dlala Thukzin: the fire that never fades.
Over the years, Dlala Thukzin (29) has established himself as one of the most distinctive forces in South African dance music, building a catalogue of defining hits while continually pushing the boundaries of Afro-house, 3-Step and the broader African electronic sound. His ability to create records that feel equally at home in intimate settings and on some of the world's biggest stages has made him one of the country's most exciting musical exports.
Now, with Ember, that fire burns brighter.
The album brings together an exceptional line-up of collaborators, continuing Dlala Thukzin's reputation for remarkable musical partnerships and unexpected combinations. Features include Stunna, Sino Msolo, Funky Qla, Kabza Da Small among others. Known for his ability to create chemistry across genres and sounds, his exceptional production skills have become an important part of his musical identity, bringing together some of Africa's most compelling voices and artists while creating music that resonates far beyond the continent.
Ember is not simply a collection of songs; it is a reflection of an artist in motion.
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It arrives at a significant moment in Dlala Thukzin's international journey. With his music already taking him beyond South Africa, the artist is set to bring the Ember era to audiences around the world, with confirmed tour dates in Australia, the Netherlands and Portugal, among other international destinations to be announced.
The global movement of his music reflects the growing appetite for South African sounds internationally and Dlala Thukzin is at the centre of that movement, carrying a distinctly African sonic identity onto some of the world's most exciting stages.
From the records that have become staples of dancefloors across the continent to collaborations that have introduced his sound to new audiences, Dlala Thukzin has built his career around movement. Ember continues that journey.
Ember by Dlala Thukzin is released worldwide on 30 October 2026.
More details, including the full tracklist, collaborators and international tour dates, will be announced in the lead-up to release.
