Lloyiso

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Lloyiso
Born
Loyiso Gijana

(1999-03-08) 8 March 1999 (age 26)
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2015 – present
Labels

Loyiso Gijana (born 8 March 1999), professionally known as Lloyiso, is a South African singer. Born and raised in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, Lloyiso developed musical interest at the age of 12 and contested on Idols SA season 11 in 2015.

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Following his exit from Idols SA, Lloyiso signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2018 and released "Nontsikelelo", "Intlizyo" featuring Langa Mavuso. [1]

Shortly after his departure with former label, Lloyiso signed recording deal with Universal Music Group South Africa and Republic Records in 2021. [2]

Towards the end of February 2023, Lloyiso announced his extended play Seasons and release date. [3]

The EP was released on 31 March 2023. [4] Seasons was entirely produced by Earwulf, Mr. Hudson, and Stargate. His extended play earned him 3 nominations at South African Music Awards and won Best Pop Album. [5]

In early May 2024, Lloyiso announced Elephant in the Room Tour, the tour includes 4 dates. The tour is scheduled to start at Pretoria, 8 June, other 3 dates will be announced later. [6] [7]

In October 2025,Lloyiso announced his upcoming Never Thought I Could EP and European Tour. [8] EP and Tour dates to be announced.

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
"Nontsikelelo"2018—Non-album singles
"Intliziyo" (featuring Langa Mavuso)2019—
"Madoda Sabelani"2020—
"Dream About You"2021—
"Seasons"— RiSA: Multi-Platinum [9] Seasons
"Love Runs Deeper"—Non-album singles
"Easy On Me"—
"Speak"2022—RiSA: Platinum [9]
"What Would I Say"—
"Let Me Love You Now"—RiSA: Platinum [9] Seasons
"Run"2023—RiSA: Gold [9]
"Give A Little Kindess (Choir Version)"—Non-album singles
"You're So You"—
"Real Love" (with Martin Garrix)—
"I Hate That I Care"—
"High"2025—High / Higher EP
"Higher"—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography

Achievements

All Africa Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022"Speak"songwriter of the yearNominated
Most Promising ArtisteNominated

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023SeasonsBest Pop AlbumWon [10] [11] [12]
Best Male ArtistNominated
Best NewcomerNominated

References

  1. ↑ de Wee, Naledi (17 April 2022). "Idols SA' to international star: A look at Lloyiso's music career [watch]". The South African. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Thangevelo, Debashine (10 September 2021). "Former 'Idols SA' contestant Lloyiso becomes 1st SA artist signed to Republic Records". Independent Online. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  3. ↑ Kekana, Chrizelda (26 February 2023). "Poised for a global takeover, Lloyiso announces debut EP 'Seasons'". TimesLIVE.
  4. ↑ "Singer Lloyiso releases his eagerly awaited debut EP 'Seasons' Today". trace Stuff. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  5. ↑ Selisho, Kaunda (21 October 2023). "HELLO WEEKEND | Sama-nominee Lloyiso shares personal highlights after a meteoric year" . South African: News24. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Pasiya, Lutho (2 May 2024). "Lloyiso announces his 'Elephant in the Room' four-city tour". Independent Online. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Lee Stark, Tracy (2 May 2024). "Multi-award-winning singer Lloyiso about to hit the road on a tour around South Africa | City Press" . South Africa: City Press. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  8. ↑ "SA: Lloyiso announces first European tour ahead of new EP". Music in Africa. 8 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Certifications 2024". RiSA. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Seemela, Masego (13 October 2023). "Three Samas nominations are affirming – Lloyiso". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "Lloyiso Gets Three Nominee Nods". SAMA. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  12. ↑ Shumba, Ano (18 November 2023). "SAMAs 2023: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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