Lloyiso

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Lloyiso
Birth nameLoyiso Gijana
Born (1999-03-08) March 8, 1999 (age 25)
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres Afropop
Pop
Occupationsinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • vocals
  • piano
Years active2015 – present
Labels

Loyiso Gijana (born 8 March 1999), professionally known as Lloyiso is South African singer-songwriter and producer. 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 March 31, 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, June 8, other 3 dates will be announced later. [6] [7]

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 single
"Intliziyo" (featuring Langa Mavuso)2019—Non-album single
"Madoda Sabelani"2020—Non-album single
"Dream About You"2021—Non-album single
"Seasons"— RiSA  : Multi-Platinum [8] Seasons
"Love Runs Deeper"—Non-album single
"Easy On Me"—Non-album single
"Speak"2022—RiSA: Platinum [8] Non-album single
"What Would I Say"—Non-album single
"Let Me Love You Now"—RiSA: Platinum [8] Seasons
"Run"2023—RiSA: Gold [8]
"Give A Little Kindess (Choir Version)"—Non-album single
"You're So You"—Non-album single
"Real Love" (with Martin Garrix)—Non-album single
"I Hate That I Care"—Non-album single
"—" 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 [9] [10] [11]
Best Male ArtistNominated
Best NewcomerNominated

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