Armed only with an acoustic guitar and sincere Zulu lyrics, Afro-folk singer/songwriter Zahara has been an unprecedented South African success story. Not only did her enchanting debut Loliwe go double platinum within three weeks, but it also propelled Zahara towards an international career and multiple South African Music Awards. Produced by Mojalefa “Mjakes” Thebe—who has created magic for the likes of Mzekezeke, Ntando and Brown Dash—Mgodi is the East London songbird’s fourth studio album, and showcases a formidable troubadour in her prime.