Aymos

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Aymos
Birth nameBabili Aymos Shili
Born Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2021–present

Babili Amos Shili, popularly known by his stage name Aymos is a South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.

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Early life and career

He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir. [1]

In 2020, he released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga. [2] The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year. [3]

In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo. [4] The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo. [5]

In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon. [6]

His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa. [7] [8]

In June 2024, Aymos announced his second studio album Impilo. [9] [10] "10K Yey' nkomo", with Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha was released on August 16, 2024 as albums lead single.

The album was released on August 30, 2024. [11]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended Plays

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Fatela" (Aymos, Ami Faku)2022—Multi-Platinum
"Macala" (Bru-C, Aymos, BL Zero)—
"Ziyakhala" (M1llionz, Aymos, Mdu aka TRP)
"Mama"—
"Vukani Bo Dakie" (Megadrumz, Aymos)2023—
"Izenzo" (Bassie, Aymos, T-Man SA)—Multi-Platinum [13]
"Ungowami" (Mr Dutch, Aymos)
"Amandla" (featuring Jessica LM)
"Isgubhu" (Sam Deep, Aymos, Njelic)
"Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo)2024—Non-album single
"Another Version of Us" (Sinzu77, Aymos)—Non-album single
"Moya Munye" (Omhle Diya, Aymos)—Non-album single
"10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha)—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef.
2021 South African Music Awards Best amapiano albumNominated [14]
Best duo/group of the yearNominated
South African Amapiano Music AwardsBest amapiano collaborationNominated
2022Global Music Awards AfricaAlbum/Ep of the YearPending [15]
2024Metro FM Music AwardsSong of the YearNominated [16]
Best Music VideoWon
Best MaleWon

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References

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  2. ↑ "Aymos Shili And Mas Musiq Are Back It With A Joint EP, 'Shonamalanga'". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Congratulations to our Sony Music Artists on their #SAMA27 Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
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