South African artist Lusanda has officially been appointed as Spotify\u2019s EQUAL Africa Ambassador of the Month.<\/p>\n
This notable announcement coincides with the eagerly awaited launch of her latest single, \u201cLunchbox,\u201d which will be released this Friday, 11 September 2026.<\/p>\n
This new song is the concluding piece of her three-track maxi-single, By The Time I Wake Up. The project begins with her earlier release, \u201cProgress,\u201d then shifts into the popular title track, and wraps up with \u201cLunchbox.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the heart of Lusanda’s craft lies a profound connection and sincere expression.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want people to feel something when they hear my voice,\u201d Lusanda expresses. \u201cI write from things I\u2019ve actually been through, and if my music helps someone feel a little less alone, or helps them heal from something\u2014that\u2019s the whole point for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her role as an EQUAL Africa ambassador represents a significant milestone in Lusanda’s journey. Spotify\u2019s EQUAL initiative, which seeks to promote fairness for women in the music sector, has played a crucial role in her most important achievements.<\/p>\n
\u201cEQUAL is the reason I got to play my first major show here in Johannesburg,\u201d Lusanda recalls. \u201cBeing part of a programme that actually invests resources in women artists has meant everything for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to supporting her debut major headline show in Johannesburg, the programme was vital in the production of her exclusive Spotify Singles session.<\/p>\n
Lusanda\u2019s swift rise within the music industry is supported by significant collaborations.<\/p>\n
The title track, \u201cBy The Time I Wake Up,\u201d was co-written in South Africa with the renowned producer Anoop D\u2019Souza\u2014who has collaborated with global stars such as Tems, Summer Walker, Syd, and Asake\u2014after they first met in Ghana.<\/p>\n
Listeners can also anticipate more of Lusanda on the airwaves shortly, as she has a series of recent and forthcoming featured tracks with prominent names like Nasty C & Tellaman, Clxrity, and Dwson.<\/p>\n
In celebration of the release, Lusanda will conduct a cozy, Track-by-Track listening event at Mamakashaka in Braamfontein on Thursday, 17 September 2026.<\/p>\n
This gathering promises to guide the audience through the entire maxi-single in her own narrative, along with exclusive surprises for those attending.<\/p>\n
\u201cLunchbox\u201d and the full \u201cBy The Time I Wake Up\u201d maxi-single will be accessible on all major streaming platforms starting Friday, 11 September 2026.<\/p>\n