Nandi Ndathane teams up with Sam Kot Kot on a soulful Amapiano record titled “Chess Game.”
The song arrived as part of her continued rise, following the momentum of her breakout single “Buya” with Emtee. It sits on a Private School Piano foundation, where elegant keyboard melodies meet subtle log drums and a laid-back groove. Nandi Ndathane carries the record with her silky vocal delivery, while Sam Kot Kot layers in a carefully crafted instrumental approach that deepens the emotional pull.
She comes from Diepkloof, Gauteng, and she first gained national attention as a Top 12 finalist on Idols. Her catalogue moves across gospel, soul, and Amapiano, because she launched her solo career in gospel music before shifting into the melodic side of South African dance sounds. That range shows in how “Chess Game” balances warm expression with rhythmic energy.
This release suits those quiet late-night moments when the room settles and the groove still moves. It also opens another chapter for Nandi Ndathane, because her recent collaborations keep stretching what her voice can carry.
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