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iFani Announces Long-Awaited Third Album “3rd Quadrant” Set for Release This Year. South African hip-hop fans have reason to celebrate as veteran rapper and songwriter iFani confirms that his long-awaited third studio album, 3rd Quadrant, is set for release in 2026.
In a recent social media interview, iFani, born Mzayifani Boltina, shared his excitement when asked about new music. He said, “That’s why I’m happy, my project is coming out this year, finally. The third album is called ‘3rd Quadrant.’”
The announcement represents a major milestone for the artist, who has teased this project for several years. 3rd Quadrant is the third chapter in his I Believes in Me series, following the 2014 debut I Believes in Me (1st Quadrant) and its 2015 sequel I Believes in Me (2nd Quadrant), which earned gold status on the day it was released.
Work on the album has been a journey marked by resilience. iFani first introduced the project with the track “INTRO [3rd Quadrant]” featuring Naledi Boltina in August 2023, giving fans an early glimpse of the sound and direction. In November 2025, he released the single “Uzukhanye” on his birthday. He described it as a reflection on “ten years of sacrifice, ten years of pain, ten years of finding my voice.”
The creative process has faced challenges along the way. In 2025, a studio burglary resulted in the loss of equipment and recordings, forcing iFani to restart parts of the project and manage unexpected financial strain. He engaged his loyal fanbase through streaming campaigns and crowdfunding efforts to complete production, mixing, and finishing touches. Updates from late 2025 revealed his gratitude for December performances that helped rebuild the album budget and confirmed ongoing work in the mixing studio.
The title 3rd Quadrant continues the thematic journey of personal growth, belief, and resilience that defines iFani’s music. Fans eagerly speculate about possible features, production credits, and whether the album will be released on a symbolic date similar to the previous instalment.
With recent performances keeping his momentum high, iFani’s enthusiasm is clear. After a period of relative quiet punctuated by singles like “Lidlozi” and “February,” this announcement signals a full creative return for one of South Africa’s most respected independent voices.
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