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Manana Releases New Album ‘It Really Isn’t What It Is’

South African singer Manana has released a 10-track album titled it really isn’t what it is, featuring Nasty C, Kali Claire and Lusanda.

Manana Drops New Album “it really isn’t what it is”

South African singer and songwriter South African singer and songwriter Manana has released a new 10-track album titled it really isn’t what it is. The project is now available on major streaming platforms.

The album includes the previously introduced songs “Calendar” and “Don’t Say The Words” alongside the remaining tracks on the 10-song project. Featured appearances come from Nasty C, Kali Claire and Lusanda.

Nasty C appears on “Alright”, Lusanda on “No More”, and Kali Claire on “Talking Stages”. Each featured artist contributes to a separate track.

Production across the 10 songs involved multiple musicians and producers. The album was mixed and mastered before release.

Manana also credited the creative team behind the project, including those who handled production, mixing, mastering, cover artwork and animation.

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