{
  "id": 14933034,
  "title": "Musa Sukwene on fatherhood, welcoming his third baby and new album",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/musa-sukwene-on-fatherhood-welcoming-his-third-baby-and-new-album",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:27:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/celebrity-news/musa-sukwene-on-fatherhood-welcoming-his-third-baby-and-new-album/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Idols SA champion Musa Sukwene has unveiled his fifth studio album, UHAMBO, coinciding with the birth of his third child. In an interview with The Citizen, Sukwene shared insights on fatherhood, his musical evolution, and how his experiences as a husband and father have influenced his work. \"UHAMBO reflects a very important season of my life,\" he stated. \"I'm at a point where I have a much deeper understanding of who I am, both as an artist and as a person.\" The album, released in September, mirrors the birth of his baby during the same month, describing it as a divine blessing. Sukwene emphasized that both the album and his newborn were blessings that he wouldn't take for granted, expressing gratitude for the paths both have taken. Fatherhood has profoundly impacted his music, leading him to ponder the values he wants to instill in his children and the legacy he aims to leave. He now values love, family, responsibility, sacrifice, forgiveness, and personal growth more deeply, as they are experiences he is navigating in real life. Sukwene's time in the music industry taught him the importance of trusting his journey and avoiding comparisons with fellow artists. He reflected on the ups and downs that have shaped his career, highlighting resilience as a key lesson. \"The journey has taught me to remain grounded, to keep learning, and to never lose the reason I started making music in the first place – to connect with people and spread a message of love,\" he noted. Musa Sukwene's music has matured as he gained a deeper understanding of himself, aiming to tell his story and share music that resonates genuinely. The album UHAMBO, featuring collaborations with artists like the Soweto Gospel Choir, Thapelo Esua, Lawi, Bongani, and Maraza, embodies growth, gratitude, love, and an appreciation of the journey itself. Sukwene expressed excitement about performing from the album, connecting with audiences, and celebrating this new chapter of his life.",
  "summary": "The singer is also celebrating 13 years in the music industry this year.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}