NEW DROP: 22 | JANUARY | 2026
This week on The Culture Report (HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳 Thuli P)
@thuliphongolo Enters Her Music Era With AVANA, Her Debut EP
Where Storytelling Meets Sound
From screens to sound, Thuli Phongolo steps into a new chapter — one led by intention, confidence and creative control.
Known to her supporters as Thuli P, the actor, DJ & now recording artist officially enters her music era with the release of her debut EP, AVANA, set to arrive on 23 January 2026.
From teen actor on Tshisa to iconic role as Namhla on Generations, Makoti and more, Thuli has spent years mastering the art of storytelling.
That same craft now finds a new home in music, translating emotion, confidence, and lived experience into sound.
Her debut single, HAI SUKA featuring
@niapearlza &
@leandra.vert released 31 October 2025, already sets the tone: bold, unapologetic, and a celebration of women taking control of their story.
AVANA isn’t just music — it’s a declaration, a chapter of evolution, & the start of Thuli P fully claiming her creative voice.
Video & images supplied by
@thuliphongolo
Thuli P debut EP — AVANA