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Years active | 2012–2016 |
Labels | Kalawa Jazmee Records |
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uhurumusic |
Uhuru ( Swahili: freedom) were a South African musical group best known for producing the hit single " Khona" performed by Mafikizolo. [1] Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, the band consisted of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap), Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli) and Themba Sekowe ( DJ Maphorisa). [2] Independently, Uhuru is best known for hit remixes like "Y-tjukutja" and "The Sound". [3]
Prior to collaborating in 2012, Mapiano and Xeli were friends who were into playing contemporary African jazz in Soshanguve where they originated from. [4] The band members were signed through DJ Clap who was already an artiste signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records. [5] Uhuru manages artwork and production in house as DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli mainly act as DJ, pianist and vocalist respectively. [6]
Uhuru shot into limelight in 2013 after the release of the chart-topping single titled "Y-tjukutja", which went on to be dubbed as the song of the year for 2013 in South Africa. [7] The producers also featured in " Khona", a song which topped many music charts and won several awards in South Africa and beyond including the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards. [8] In 2015, the collaborating artists undertook solo ambitions. [9] By 2016, the Uhuru brand underwent serious challenges and incorporated a new face. [10] Later in 2016, Uhuru released "Own Devices", "The Sound (Remix)" and Free Prophecy, Vol 1. under new management, putting to rest rumoured band break-ups. [11]
This list of songs or music-related items is
incomplete; you can help by
adding missing items. (August 2015) |
This list of songs or music-related items is
incomplete; you can help by
adding missing items. (August 2015) |
Uhuru | |
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Also known as |
|
Genres | |
Years active | 2012–2016 |
Labels | Kalawa Jazmee Records |
Past members |
|
Website |
uhurumusic |
Uhuru ( Swahili: freedom) were a South African musical group best known for producing the hit single " Khona" performed by Mafikizolo. [1] Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, the band consisted of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap), Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli) and Themba Sekowe ( DJ Maphorisa). [2] Independently, Uhuru is best known for hit remixes like "Y-tjukutja" and "The Sound". [3]
Prior to collaborating in 2012, Mapiano and Xeli were friends who were into playing contemporary African jazz in Soshanguve where they originated from. [4] The band members were signed through DJ Clap who was already an artiste signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records. [5] Uhuru manages artwork and production in house as DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli mainly act as DJ, pianist and vocalist respectively. [6]
Uhuru shot into limelight in 2013 after the release of the chart-topping single titled "Y-tjukutja", which went on to be dubbed as the song of the year for 2013 in South Africa. [7] The producers also featured in " Khona", a song which topped many music charts and won several awards in South Africa and beyond including the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards. [8] In 2015, the collaborating artists undertook solo ambitions. [9] By 2016, the Uhuru brand underwent serious challenges and incorporated a new face. [10] Later in 2016, Uhuru released "Own Devices", "The Sound (Remix)" and Free Prophecy, Vol 1. under new management, putting to rest rumoured band break-ups. [11]
This list of songs or music-related items is
incomplete; you can help by
adding missing items. (August 2015) |
This list of songs or music-related items is
incomplete; you can help by
adding missing items. (August 2015) |