Amanda Faku is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth, developed musical interest at the age of 6 and participated on church choirs. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017, prior getting recognition in the music industry.
After she signed a record deal with The Vth Season, Ami released her debut studio album Imali, debuted number one in South Africa. It reached Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
Mail & Guardian, ranked Faku number 27 on 200 Young South African, in 2020.