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Authors: Bukeka Sam, Whitney Mukok Ubuhle
Label: Warner
Type: Dance
Ubuhle is a refined slice of Afro House, where deep organic grooves meet lush melodiclayers and pure emotional energy. The standout vocal, entirely in Zulu, is delivered by South African talent Bukeka (known for releases on MoBlack and features with Themba, Space Motion, and more) making the hook instantly memorable.

Behind the production is Whitney Mkok, a rising Afro House DJ/producer from Kenya, Whitney moves between top venues (BluBay, Villa delle Rose ecc..) and luxury brand events (Chopard, Red Bull, BMW), blending Afro roots with European finesse.

Ubuhle received early support via Inflyte from major names like Cedric Gervais, RoccoTetro, Don Diablo, Paco Osuna, Tocadisco, m2o radio and Richie Hawtin, along with airplay on Italy’s trendsetting show This Is Top by Marietto. The track has also been tested live by Whitney herself in key spots such as Ibiza, Mambo(Milano Marittima), and Sali e Tabacchi, proving its impact on dancefloors. The launch of Ubuhle had a strong start, the track has been added to official Spotify editorial playlists such as Tantra, Afro House Pulse, New Music Friday Kenya, Aperitivo Time and official Amazon Music playlist: Novità del Momento (Italy).

Combining early DJ promo via Inflyte, targeted Meta Ads, and TikTok activations withcurated influencer support and a dedicated network of music pages. Supported by a strategic playlist pitching campaign in afro house genre, alongside promo emails to over 1,000 key media, club and radio contacts. The track will be a central feature of Whitney’s 35+ summer tour dates across Italy’s most exclusive venues, amplifying its visibility on the ground. Ubuhle will be featured in the upcoming VillaPapeete Summer Compilation, out mid-July securing both club and commercial reach.

Gianluigi De Rosa