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Also known as Busiswa Gqulu

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.

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Person
Gender
Female
Origin
South Africa
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Listeners
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Key facts

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Busiswa
Musical artist.alt
Busi
Musical artist.birth_name
Busiswa Gqulu
Musical artist.birth_place
Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Musical artist.instrument
Vocals
Musical artist.years_active
2008–present
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Busiswa
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Busiswa at MTV African Music Awards
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4
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12
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South African Music Awards
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2
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Metro FM Awards
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Channel O Africa Music Video

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Encyclopedic overview

21 sections
Contents
  • Early life
  • Education
  • Career
  • 2011–2012: Career beginnings
  • 2013–2016: ''Ngoku'' and Clash of Choirs
  • 2017–2019: ''Highly Flavoured'' and ''Summer Life''
  • 2020-Present: ''AmaPiano'' crossover and ''My Side Of The Story''
  • Personal life
  • Other ventures
  • Accolades
  • South African Music Awards
  • Metro FM Awards
  • All Africa Music Awards
  • Channel O Africa Music Video Award
  • MTV Africa Music Awards
  • [[Feather Awards]]
  • Discography
  • As lead artist
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

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.

After a successful collaboration with DJ Zinhle, she released hits singles includes; "Ngoku", "Lahla", and was featured on Bhizer's hit, "Gobisiqolo". On 8 December 2017, she released her debut album, Highly Flavoured, preceded by single, "Bazoyenza". Throughout her career, Gqulu has received numerous accolades. In 2014, she was named in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans.

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