Ayanda Jiya is a sultry singer and songwriter from Klerksdorp, North West Province, South Africa, whose sound blends gospel, jazz, neo-soul, and R&B. Nurtured in a supportive musical family, Ayanda honed her talent as a vocalist and exceptional songwriter, gaining recognition for her unique voice and emotive performances.
Her career highlights include a Metro FM Award nomination for Best R&B Single in 2015 for Go Go Girl, international performances such as the Colombo Jazz Festival in Sri Lanka, and the release of her EP To Whom It May Concern (2017), which debuted at number one on iTunes and Google Play. Her debut album AYANDASTAND (2019) also reached number one on digital platforms, featuring collaborations with Stogie T, Ziyon, and Naomi Parchment (USA). Ayanda’s singles, including The Sun, have charted across national radio, and she was selected for the South African delegation to SXSW 2020 and slated to open for multi-Grammy-nominated Musiq Soulchild before pandemic-related postponements.