{"id":2405,"date":"2026-06-30T14:38:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/amstel-maboa-returns-with-new-single-areyeng-after-time-away-from-music\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:38:07","slug":"amstel-maboa-returns-with-new-single-areyeng-after-time-away-from-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/amstel-maboa-returns-with-new-single-areyeng-after-time-away-from-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Amstel Maboa Returns With New Single Areyeng After Time Away From Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

After more than 20 years in the music world, Amstel Maboa\u2014born Makwane\u2014 is stepping back into the spotlight with a fresh release built for both the dance floor and the soul. His new single, Areyeng<\/em>, is produced by King Master Chesa and arrives with a clear sense of renewal.<\/p>\n

Amstel is also the last active member of the early-2000s gay trio 3Sum, a group that shaped an era and then fragmented. He has carried the memory of breakthrough momentum alongside the personal impact of losing his bandmates, Jeff Moyo and Koyo Bala.<\/p>\n

Even through the years when music releases slowed down, Amstel never fully disappeared from the industry. He kept performing, earned recognition for songs including Vulindlela<\/em>\u2014often referred to as Koko Vula<\/em>\u2014and expanded his life beyond music by opening a restaurant in Mamelodi, Pretoria.<\/p>\n

Quick facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Amstel Maboa (nee Makwane) is returning with the new single Areyeng<\/em>.<\/li>\n
  • The track is produced by King Master Chesa.<\/li>\n
  • Amstel is the only surviving active member of the early-2000s gay trio 3Sum.<\/li>\n
  • He says his most recent official release before this was in 2021.<\/li>\n
  • Areyeng<\/em> means \u201cLet\u2019s go\u201d in Sepedi and Setswana.<\/li>\n
  • He describes the song as an uplifting gospel amapiano track with a message of hope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Following a stretch of stop-and-start releases and quieter periods, Amstel is now back with an amapiano gospel offering meant to lift listeners. In a conversation with Drum<\/em>, he revealed that his last official release came out in 2021.<\/p>\n

    He frames Areyeng<\/em> as more than a new track\u2014he calls it the opening move in a refreshed chapter. \u201cI was rebuilding myself both personally and creatively,\u201d he said, adding that after stepping back to reflect and rediscover his purpose, the song marks the start of something new.<\/p>\n

    The title carries its own invitation to move forward. Areyeng<\/em> translates to \u201cLet\u2019s go\u201d in Sepedi and Setswana.<\/p>\n

    Musically, Amstel says the single blends feel-good rhythm with a purposeful message. \u201cIt\u2019s an uplifting Gospel piano song with a powerful, meaningful message of encouragement,\u201d he explained. He added that it\u2019s the kind of music that gets people dancing while still delivering hope.<\/p>\n

    He also clarified that even though he remained active on stage, returning to the studio required emotional readiness. For him, performing kept him close to his audience, but releasing new music demanded that he be prepared inside as well as out.<\/p>\n

    \u201cMusic will always be part of me,\u201d he said. \u201cPerforming kept me connected to people, but releasing new music required me to be emotionally ready. Losing my bandmates, Jeff and Koyo, changed my life completely. I needed time to find myself, and now I feel stronger, more inspired, and more certain about my voice.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Amstel continued: \u201cAreyeng<\/em> represents hope, growth, and the courage to begin again.\u201d<\/p>\n

    A sound that has evolved<\/h3>\n

    With the comeback, Amstel says his sound has shifted since the 3Sum years. Back then, the group leaned into Afro-pop and energetic, mainstream-friendly tracks, but he now describes his music as more mature while still staying true to who he is.<\/p>\n

    He says he has fully embraced amapiano and broader African influences that reflect his present-day identity. In his words, the music now carries deeper storytelling while keeping the energy that makes people move.<\/p>\n

    For many South Africans, 3Sum wasn\u2019t only about charting songs\u2014it was also about visibility. At a time when LGBTQ+ representation was rare in mainstream spaces, the trio openly lived their identity, and in the process they became early pioneers without even realizing the scale of what they were doing.<\/p>\n

    Amstel looks back on that legacy with pride. \u201cIt was bigger than music,\u201d he said. \u201cWe were representing people who had very little visibility at the time. We didn\u2019t realise we were making history as the first openly gay group on the African continent. We even made The New York Times by simply being ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

    He added that the impact went beyond attention. \u201cLooking back, I\u2019m proud that we opened doors, challenged stereotypes, and showed that authenticity is powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n

    After the group\u2019s success, he says the road didn\u2019t get easier. Staying in the industry brought its own set of hurdles, especially the emotional work of rebuilding after the loss of close friends.<\/p>\n

    Amstel described the biggest challenge as self-reconstruction: \u201cThe biggest challenge was rebuilding myself. Losing my best friends affected me emotionally and professionally.\u201d He also noted that the industry was changing quickly, forcing him to adapt while guarding his sense of self. \u201cThose experiences made me stronger and gave me a clearer purpose,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

    When it comes to LGBTQ+ progress in entertainment, he believes movement is happening, even if uneven. \u201cThere has definitely been progress,\u201d he said. \u201cToday, there is more visibility and more opportunities for LGBTQ+ artists. However, challenges still exist around acceptance and equality. I\u2019m encouraged to see younger artists embracing their identities with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

    What\u2019s next<\/h3>\n

    With Areyeng<\/em> marking his return, Amstel insists the release is only the start of a bigger plan. He says listeners can expect additional singles, collaborations, live performances, and more energy as he builds toward a larger body of work.<\/p>\n

    \u201cPeople can expect more singles, collaborations, live performances, energy, and eventually a full body of work,\u201d he said. \u201cI want this comeback to reflect every chapter of my journey while introducing an exciting new sound.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Beyond the music itself, Amstel\u2019s goal is for his story to resonate in real life. \u201cI want people to remember me as someone who never gave up,\u201d he said. \u201cBeyond the music, I hope my story inspires others to believe that healing is possible, that authenticity matters, and that your purpose doesn\u2019t end because life becomes difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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