Johannesburg, South Africa — Rising Maskandi duo Istimela Samawele, made up of twin brothers Bhekizizwe Thandokuhle Phakathi and Bhekozayo Thandoluhle Phakathi, proudly release their powerful new single “Cognac”, featuring Maskandi icon uGatsheni and Afropop sensations Q Twins. Hailing from the village of Kwafuduka in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, the duo continues to fuse traditional Maskandi with fresh youthful energy, soulful harmonies, and truth-telling lyricism….
