WATCH: Ayanda Jiya Is Studio 88’s Artist On The Rise

R&B artist Ayanda Jiya is Studio 88’s Artist On The Rise for the month of May. The songstress is a go-to collaborator for Hip Hop heavyweights like Stogie T and A-Reece. The talented singer-songwriter released her debut album, “Ayandastand”, in 2019 to critical acclaim from her fans and peers alike.

I’m going through a path where I’m reintroducing myself to myself. Learning and unlearning a lot of things. Just being really purposeful in the lesson that I have learnt in my life.

– Ayanda Jiya

She shared anecdotes of her upbringing and how it shaped her distinct brand of R&B. Watch the full video

Lesiba

There is always a story behind the music and I want to tell it. My taste in music hovers somewhere between alternative Hip Hop and R&B from the African diaspora. Follow me everywhere @lesiba__ for commentary and reviews.

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