Themba Sekowe,known professionally as DJ Maphorisa,is a South African DJ,record producer,singer,and songwriter. As a record producer with a blend of house music,amapiano and afropop,he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists,including Wizkid,Sizwe Alakine,Kwesta,Uhuru,Drake,Black Coffee,Major Lazer,Runtown,C4 Pedro,TRESOR,Kabza De Small,Era Istrefi,Mpura,Young Stunna and Killer Kau. He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records prior to establishing his own record label,BlaqBoy Music.
Zakhele Madida professionally known as Zakes Bantwini,is a South African singer,record producer and businessman. Born from KwaMashu F-section,KwaZulu-Natal,South Africa. He has worked with fellow musician Black Coffee,with whom he collaborated on the song "Juju".
Sanele Tresure Sithole,known professionally as Sun-El Musician,is a South African disc jockey,music producer,and songwriter. Born and raised in Mooi River,he attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal but dropped out to pursue a career in music. His debut studio album Africa to the World (2018),which was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2021 in African music.
Tumelo Manyoni known professionally as Mr JazziQ,is a South African Amapiano DJ and record producer. He is best known for being a former member of the amapiano DJ duo,JazziDisciples.
Sakhile Hlatshwayo,known professionally as Killer Kau,was a South African singer,dancer and record producer best known for his hit songs "Tholukuthi Hey" and "Amaneighbour"
"Osama" is a song by South African singer Zakes Bantwini and Kasango,released on September 10,2021,as a lead single from Bantwini's third studio album Ghetto King. It was produced by Bonga Ntozini,Kasmario Ike Fankis,and Zakhele Madida.
Platinumb Heart is the name of two albums by South African singer Msaki,both released on November 19,2021.
Sandile Fortune Msimango,popularly known by his stage name Young Stunna is a South African singer. He is known for his hit singles "Bopha" and "Adiwele". He has also extensively worked with record producers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small. Young Stunna is Xhosa and uses Xhosa and Zulu in most of his songs.
Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi,professionally known as Boohle,is a South African singer and songwriter. She is popularly known for her songs "Yini Na","Mama" and "Siyathandana". Her music is a combination of amapiano,afro-house,afro-soul,and gospel.
Thabo Ngubane,is a South African DJ and record producer professionally known as Mas Musiq. He came to prominence subsequent to the release of his singles "Sengizwilwe" and "Uzozisola",of which the latter was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Nomfundo Ngcobo,known professionally as Nomfundoh Moh is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ndwendwe,KwaZulu-Natal,her career began at the age of 16 in 2016. Moh first gained recognition after releasing "Lilizela" in 2021,which received platinum certification in South Africa.
Kabelo Petrus Motha is a South African DJ and record producer,popularly known as Kabza De Small. He is a major figure in the amapiano genre of house music. Aside from his solo career,Motha is a member of the Scorpion Kings. Motha gained international recognition after the release of "Umshove",in 2018.
Mandisa Radebe professionally known as DBN Gogo,is a South African DJ and music producer. Born in Durban and raised in Pretoria,she gained local attention following release of her debut single "Khuza Gogo",which was certified platinum in South Africa.
The 28th Annual South African Music Awards was the 28th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony was broadcast on SABC 1 hosted by Lawrence Maleka and Nandi Madida on August 28,2022.
Ace of Spades is a collaborative studio album by De Mthuda and Ntokzin,it was released on 20 November 2020 through Born in Soweto under exclusive license from Universal Music South Africa. On 21 June 2023 the album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
"Phuze" is a single by South African DJ and record producer known under the alias of Dlala Thukzin,it was released on 26 March 2021 through Ingrooves on behalf of Dlala Records and it features vocals from Zaba. In mid-2023 it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
Thuthuka Zindlovu,prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville,KwaZulu-Natal. He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano,afro tech,and gqom.
Mandla Mashakeni,professionally known as Soa Mattrix is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Soweto,Mattrix musical interest began at the age of 10 in 2008.
Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama professionally known as Nkosazana Daughter,is a South African vocalist,singer and songwriter. She gained prominence after releasing her 14-track debut album that featured Master KG,Kabza de Small,DJ Maphorisa,Chronical Deep,Tyler ICU,Major League DJz,Makhadzi,and Young Jonn,among others.She appeared on a collaboration "Sofa Silahlane" with Master KG and Lowsheen,released 12 May 2022 which reached number 1 on Apple Local iTunes Charts. In April 2022,the music video of 'Dali Nguwe' featuring Master KG reached 3 million views in three weeks.In June 2023,her debut studio album got released and charted number 34 on Spotify Top albums,and debuted number 3 in South Africa. She has performed in Malawi,Zimbabwe,Mozambique,United States and several other countries.
