Maskandi artist Jaiva Zimnike packs eighteen tracks into a new album called “Ikusasa Alaziwa.” The South African artist released the project on November 13, 2026.
The album mixes solo cuts with a long guest list. Mjolisi appears twice, on “Umlabalaba Wothando” and again alongside MaWhoo on “Ngifuna Wena.” Gatsheni, Sminofu, Falabo and Mnyovu also pull up, so the record keeps shifting voices without losing its thread.
Before the wider release, Jaiva Zimnike held a listening session at Oceans Mall. Fans got to hear the material early, and the album later debuted at No. 10 on the South African Apple Music Album Chart.
The title track, “Iksasa Alaziwa,” features Falabo. That pairing sits near the back of the tracklist, yet it carries the album’s name. Arrangement-wise, the project leans on call-and-response between Jaiva Zimnike and his guests, which gives the Maskandi backbone room to breathe.
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