Noxolo Ngema links up with Tman Xpress and Khaya on a new record called “Buya,” a soulful blend of 3-Step rhythms, deep Amapiano and Afro-house. It also lands on Noxolo Ngema’s latest project, the 3 Step EP, released on Friday, November 13, 2026. Fans who have been waiting for the singer to lean further into Durban’s 3-Step movement finally have an answer.
The song carries three distinct vocal turns. Noxolo Ngema leads with an expressive delivery, while Tman Xpress and Khaya fill out the record over groovy percussion and melodic production. “Buya” translates from isiZulu as “Come Back” or “Return.” Because of that, the song settles into a theme of longing and reconciliation. Yet the instrumental keeps a dancefloor feel, so the mood never gets too heavy.
Tman Xpress is known for “Imali iKhona” and “Kwelinye Izinga,” and he brings that established Amapiano sound here. Khaya, meanwhile, reunites with Noxolo Ngema after their previous collaborations on “Ngiyakhuleka” and “Ngeke.” The EP also includes “Angisenandaba” with Shandesh and DJ Veek. Before the official release, “Buya” was previewed on TikTok, which built some quiet anticipation online.
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