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Tyla
Tyla Laura Seethal, mononymously known as Tyla, (30 January 2002) is a South African singer and songwriter. Her musical style is characterised by a fusion of pop and amapiano, with many publications dubbing her "Queen of Popiano". She gained international recognition after the release of her 2023 single "Water", which entered the top ten in multiple countries including her native South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Busiswa
Busiswa Gqulu (born 8 November 1988), known mononymously as Busiswa, is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, she gained public recognition for her feature on DJ Zinhle's song, "My Name Is", after being discovered by Kalawa Jazmee's CEO Oskido.
Kamo Mphela
South African dancer and singer
Moonchild Sanelly
South African Xhosa singer-songwriter
Uncle Waffles
Swazi DJ
Shebeshxt
Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke is a South African rapper and controversial figure prominently known under the alias of Shebeshxt. He was born and bred in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo. He came to prominence prior to his breakthrough single "Ke Di Shxt Malume" after it went viral on a video sharing platform TikTok and receiving positive comments from the likes of Focalistic.
DJ Maphorisa
South African record producer, DJ, musician
Focalistic
Lethabo Sebetso (born 26 May 1996), professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. He rose to prominence after his single "Ke Star", reached number 16 on Billboard Top Triller Global charts. Born and raised in Pretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper, released his debut studio album Sgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).
Sha Sha
Zimbabwean singer
Boohle
Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi, professionally known as Boohle, is a South African singer and songwriter. She is popularly known for her songs "Yini Na", "Mama", "Siyathandana" and "Hamba wena". Her music is a combination of amapiano, afro-house, afro-soul, and gospel.
DJ Sumbody
South African amapiano music producer
Lamiez Holworthy
South African DJ, television personality and radio presenter
Killer Kau
South African singer, rapper, dancer, and record producer (1998-2021)
Kabza De Small
South African producer and DJ (born 1992)
Mpura
Mongezi Thomas Stuurman (22 September 1995 – 9 August 2021), known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu", sang in Zulu language. He was also known for his most popular songs "Impilo Yase Sandton"
Rethabile Khumalo
South African singer-songwriter
Lehlogonolo Mashigo
South African Amapiano artist, dancer, and professional soccer player
Jetu
Christina Malaya (born 1951 or 1952) is a Malawian musician and comedian. She is better known by the name Jetu, in reference to boxing legend King Kong King Marshal Jetu. Her brother gave her the nickname as a child, because she often fought her classmates. Jetu sued COSOMA for not supporting her music.