Isha Back To Basics Brings Fresh Energy to Gospel Music With New Singles Featuring Ndidzu Matumba and Devoted

Isha Back To Basics is set to give gospel music fans a fresh worship experience with the release of two new singles, “Vhayawela Medley” featuring Ndidzu Matumba and “O Modimo wa bo Abraham” featuring Devoted. The releases add to the group’s growing catalogue and continue its focus on gospel music rooted in worship, faith and African musical traditions. Isha Back To Basics has already built a presence through collaborative gospel recordings, with its recent catalogue including songs featuring artists such as Tshepang Mphuthi, Takie Ndou and Mandla Tshabalala. Its 2026 album Reconnection further established the group’s musical direction with a collection of worship-focused tracks. The two new singles now create another opportunity for the group to connect with listeners through familiar worship themes and collaborations with established vocal talents.

“Vhayawela Medley” brings Ndidzu Matumba into the Isha Back To Basics sound, creating a collaboration that is particularly interesting for listeners who enjoy Venda gospel and traditional worship music. Matumba has developed a catalogue that includes live gospel releases such as “Ndi Nga Tshilidzi” and “Haya Matshilo Live,” while also appearing on recordings by other artists. His involvement gives the new single an additional vocal presence and strengthens the connection between Isha Back To Basics and the Venda gospel music community. The title itself points towards a medley format, which can allow several worship passages or familiar musical ideas to flow together within one recording. This approach can create a richer listening experience while preserving the communal character that often defines African gospel music.

The collaboration is also part of a wider musical direction that has seen Isha Back To Basics work with artists from different backgrounds and musical traditions. The group’s current catalogue shows a willingness to bring different voices into its recordings rather than relying on one fixed sound. Its album Reconnection, released in March 2026, includes nine tracks and features collaborations with Tshepang Mphuthi, Takie Ndou and Mandla Tshabalala. That collaborative approach has helped the group create music that draws from different vocal styles while keeping worship at the centre of its work. The arrival of “Vhayawela Medley” featuring Ndidzu Matumba continues that pattern and gives the group another opportunity to broaden its audience.

The second release, “O Modimo wa bo Abraham” featuring Devoted, brings another dimension to the project. The title references the God of Abraham, placing the song within a biblical tradition that points towards faith, covenant and trust in God. Featuring another artist also gives the recording an opportunity to explore a different vocal and musical interpretation of the worship message. Devoted is known for his work as a music producer, instrumentalist and artist, with a background that includes keyboard playing and music production. His involvement could therefore add a distinct production and performance element to the new single. Together, the two releases show Isha Back To Basics continuing to use collaboration as an important part of its musical identity.

The decision to release two singles with different featured artists also gives listeners a broader picture of what Isha Back To Basics is capable of creating. “Vhayawela Medley” brings Ndidzu Matumba into the project, while “O Modimo wa bo Abraham” introduces Devoted to the collaboration. The two songs can appeal to different sections of the gospel audience while remaining connected by their focus on worship. This kind of release strategy can also help an artist or group reach listeners who discover music through featured performers. As fans of the collaborating artists explore the new songs, they can also discover more of the Isha Back To Basics catalogue. That creates opportunities for the group to strengthen its digital audience while continuing to build its reputation in gospel music.

Isha Back To Basics has already demonstrated that its music can work across both studio and live settings. The group’s catalogue includes “Umusa (Live)” featuring Mandla Tshabalala as well as studio recordings that explore different worship themes and vocal arrangements. Its YouTube presence also includes material such as “Ngihlanze Emoyeni” and “Afrika South African Hymns Medley,” showing an interest in worship music that draws from African hymn and gospel traditions. This background is important when considering the arrival of “Vhayawela Medley,” because medley-based worship fits naturally within a tradition of bringing familiar spiritual songs and musical expressions together. The new releases therefore appear to build on an established foundation rather than representing a sudden change in direction.

Digital platforms will also play an important role in determining how widely the new singles travel. Isha Back To Basics already has music available through major streaming services, giving listeners in South Africa and other parts of Africa easy access to its catalogue. The group’s March 2026 album Reconnection is available through services including Apple Music and Amazon Music, demonstrating an established digital distribution presence. For gospel artists, digital streaming provides an important way to reach audiences beyond church services and live events. Listeners can discover songs through playlists, searches, recommendations and shares, allowing worship music to travel across geographical boundaries. The new singles could therefore introduce Isha Back To Basics to listeners who have not previously encountered its work.

The releases also highlight the continued importance of African languages in contemporary gospel music. Titles such as “Vhayawela Medley” and “O Modimo wa bo Abraham” retain linguistic and cultural identities that can make worship music feel personal and familiar to specific communities while still allowing the songs to reach a wider audience. African gospel has increasingly shown that local languages do not limit a song’s reach when the underlying message speaks to universal themes such as faith, hope, gratitude and devotion. Isha Back To Basics has embraced this approach across its catalogue, using different languages and collaborations to create a broader worship experience. The new singles continue that tradition while giving featured artists space to contribute their own musical identities. This combination of cultural expression and accessible worship gives the project strong potential among gospel listeners.

For Ndidzu Matumba, the collaboration with Isha Back To Basics provides another platform for his distinctive gospel voice and expands his list of collaborative appearances. His existing releases and features demonstrate his involvement in the contemporary gospel space, particularly through live and worship-oriented music. For Devoted, the collaboration creates an opportunity to bring his production and musical experience into a gospel project with a strong worship focus. The two featured artists therefore contribute different backgrounds to the same broader musical vision. Their participation also reinforces the idea that gospel music thrives when artists share their skills and create together. Isha Back To Basics can use these collaborations to keep its sound evolving while remaining rooted in its worship identity.

The arrival of “Vhayawela Medley” featuring Ndidzu Matumba and “O Modimo wa bo Abraham” featuring Devoted represents another important step for Isha Back To Basics. The two singles build on the group’s established commitment to collaborative gospel music and follow the release of its 2026 Reconnection project. They also bring together different voices, languages and musical approaches while keeping worship at the centre of the listening experience. As the songs reach digital platforms and gospel audiences discover the collaborations, Isha Back To Basics has an opportunity to strengthen its position within the contemporary African gospel scene. More importantly, the releases continue the group’s musical journey of creating worship music that connects cultural identity with a message of faith. With Ndidzu Matumba and Devoted adding their talents to the project, the new singles give listeners another reason to follow what Isha Back To Basics does next.