Aymos

Aymos
Birth name	Babili Aymos Shili
Born	(1995-01-17) January 17, 1995 (age 30) Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
Origin	South Africa
Genres	Amapiano Pop
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2021–present
Labels	Lyf Styl Entertainment Sound African Recordings PLATOON

Babili Amos Shili (born 17 January 1995) mononymously known as Aymos, is a South African singer and songwriter. ^[1] He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa. ^{[2] [3]}

Early life

Aymos was born and bred in Thembisa, Gauteng, South African. ^[4] He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir. ^[5]

Career

In 2020, Aymos released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga. ^[6] The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year. ^[7] In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo. ^[8] The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo. ^[9]

In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon. ^[10] His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa. ^{[11] [12]}

In June 2024, Aymos announced his second studio album Impilo. ^{[13] [14]} "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. ^[15]

Discography

Studio albums

• Yim Lo (2021)
• Impilo (2024)

Extended Plays

• Shonamalanga(with Mas Musiq) ^[16]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak 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 [17]
"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

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref.
2021	South African Music Awards	Best amapiano album	Nominated	[18]
		Best duo/group of the year	Nominated
	South African Amapiano Music Awards	Best amapiano collaboration	Nominated
2022	Global Music Awards Africa	Album/Ep of the Year	Won	[19]
2024	Metro FM Music Awards	Song of the Year	Nominated	[20]
		Best Music Video	Won
		Best Male	Won

References

1. "Aymos: The Vocal Virtuoso from Tembisa Making Waves in the South African Music Scene" . Retrieved May 23, 2025.
2. "Interview: Aymos Brings Soulful Vocals and Substance to Amapiano | OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
3. "Meet Aymos, amapiano's up-and-coming whizz-kid who has clocked over 2 million views of his hit track "Zaka"". Texx and the City. October 7, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
4. Kinuthia, Peter (March 25, 2023). "Who is Aymos? Everything about the South African singer & songwriter - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
5. "10 Things You Should Know About Aymos Shili". theyanos.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
6. "Aymos Shili And Mas Musiq Are Back It With A Joint EP, 'Shonamalanga'". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
7. "Congratulations to our Sony Music Artists on their #SAMA27 Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
8. "Aymos on his 'afro-yano' debut album Yimi Lo". News24. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
9. "Out of his lockdown struggles, Aymos's new album 'Yimi Lo' is born". iol.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
10. Choge, Peter (May 6, 2022). "Platoon releases second African lullabies album | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
11. https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23835/at-aymos-shilis-fatela-reaches-platinum-status-surpasses-2-million-views
12. "'Fatela' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
13. Moloi, Atlehang (June 25, 2024). "Aymos Has An Album On The Way | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
14. Jabulani, John (June 27, 2024). "Aymos Is Dropping A New Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
15. "Amapiano star Aymos to drop hit summer album, 'Impilo'". Independent Online. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
16. "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. April 9, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
17. "'Izenzo' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
18. "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
19. de Wee, Naledi (January 26, 2022). "South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations". The South African. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
20. Shumba, Ano (April 3, 2024). "Metro FM Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved May 28, 2023.