Babalwa M

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Babalwa M
Birth nameBabalwa Mavuso
Also known asBabalwa M
Born (1994-01-25) January 25, 1994 (age 31)
Orlando, Soweto, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
Genres Amapiano
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2020–present
LabelsMavuso Business Solutions

Babalwa Mavuso (born 25 January 1994), professionally known as Babalwa M, is a South African singer-songwriter. [1] Born in Orlando, Soweto and grew up in Protea Glen, Babalwa first gained recognition after releasing her extended play Bayeke in 2020.

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Career

Her extended play Pisces was released on 26 April 2024. [2] The song "Pholisa" with Kelvin Momo featuring Stixx and Baby S.O.N, debuted number 3 on both Local and International Charts. [3]

In early August 2024, Babalwa was announced as Isgubhu cover star by Apple Music. [4]

Her studio album Candour, was released on 25 October 2024. [5] "Bo Thata" featuring Stixx and Nvcho debuted number 6 on Local Top 10 Streaming Charts. [6] In addition, "Diala Ngothando" featuring MaWhoo and "Mthuthuzeli" with Yallunder debuted number 21 and 23 respectively. [6]

Discography

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
"Emakhosini" (Babalwa M featuring De Mthuda, Sam Deep)2023—Non-album single
"Maye Maye" (Kelvin Momo, Babalwa M featuring Azana, Stixx)—Non-album single
"Thobela" (Stixx, Babalwa M)2024—RISA: GoldNon-album single
"Melusi" (Mzizi, Balawa M featuring Stixx)—Non-album single
"uValo" (Jazzworx, Thukuthela, Babalwa M featuring Dlala Thukzin2025—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Inhilziyo" (Mas Musiq featuring Babalwa M)2021—RiSA: Platinum [7] Auti 'eSharp
"Kusezo Khanya" (Sam Deep, Playgal featuring De Mthuda, Babalwa M, Sipho Magudulela)2022—RiSA: Platinum [7] Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements

Basadi in Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2025"Bothata"Amapiano Artist of the YearWon [8]
"Mthuthuzeli" - Babalwa M and YallunderCollaboration of the YearNominated

Metro FM Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2025HerselfBest Female ArtistPending [9]

References

  1. ↑ Khulu, Ntombi (2024-05-07). "Talking private school amapiano with artist Babalwa M" . SNL24. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  2. ↑ "BABALWA M RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 'PISCES' EP". Urban Lifestyle South Africa. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  3. ↑ "Power couple reigns supreme: Kelvin Momo & Babalwa M dominate charts with Private School Amapiano Hits". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  4. ↑ Shumba, Ano (2024-08-13). "SA: Apple Music names Babalwa M as latest Isgubhu cover star". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  5. ↑ "BABALWA M'S SOULFUL NEW EP CANDOUR IS DOING THE MOST ON THE CHARTS". Gagasi World. Archived from the original on 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  6. 1 2 "It's A Whirlwind Amapiano Take Over". The Official South African Charts. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  7. 1 2 "Certifications 2024". Recording Industry of South Africa. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  8. ↑ Seemela, Masego (2025-06-19). "Lerai, Zee Nxumalo, Shandesh nominated at the fourth annual Basadi in Music Awards" . Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  9. ↑ Shumba, Ano (2025-03-05). "Metro FM Awards 2025: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
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