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Simphiwe Dana’s Firebrand album is back online

7y By Kwanele Mathebula

Our April cover star Simphiwe Dana‘s fourth studio album, Firebrand (Special Edition) is back online. The edition features two extra songs, Let’s Go Dancing and a Black Motion remix of the song. The star announced the exciting news on social media.

She shared in part; “Great news! Firebrand is back online! Thank you for your patience.”

This comes two weeks ahead of the release of her new project Bamako.

Simphiwe Dana’s Firebrand album is back online . Take a listen here.

SEE ALSO: Simphiwe Dana pushes back album release date

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