Lady Zamar on her Afrobeats era, her moment of ‘Awakening’ – Sowetan

A woman with intricate, looped braids poses confidently, channeling Lady Zamar vibes in a fur stole, black outfit, and gold necklace against a plain background—her look is pure Afrobeats awakening.

Lady Zamar is stepping boldly into a new era of Afrobeats. Her upcoming project, Emperor Eclipse: Realm 1 — Awakening, reflects her journey from heartbreak and introspection to rediscovering her feminine power.

The 30-year-old singer opens up her new chapter.

Why Afrobeats?

I feel the natural progression of me being honest resonates beyond one region. I’ve always loved different genres because we’re South African first and pan-African at heart.

I’ve always listened to pop, house, dance music, and African rhythms. Over time, I realised…