Uhuru (music group)

Uhuru
Origin Soshanguwe, Pretoria, South Africa
Genres
Years active 2012–present
Labels Kalawa Jazmee Records
Associated acts
Website uhuruafrika.com
Members
  • Maphorisa
  • Mapiano
  • DJ Clap
  • Xeli

Uhuru (Swahili: freedom) is a four-man South African music group best known for producing the hit single by Mafikizolo titled "Khona".[1] The group, consisting of Themba Sekowe (Maphorisa), Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap) and Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli), is signed to Kalawa Jazmee.[2]

Background

Prior to the forming of the group in 2012, Mapiano, Maphorisa and Xeli were friends who were into playing contemporary African jazz in Soshanguve where they originated from.[3] The group was named Uhuru after they met DJ Clap who was already an artiste signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records.[4] Maphorisa is the producer for the group while DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli are the DJ, pianist and vocalist respectively.[5]

Career

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.[6] They produced and 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.[7]

Discography

Selected singles

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  • "Pata Pata" (2012)
  • "Work" (2012)
  • "Pepe" (2012)
  • "Not Yet Uhuru" (2012)
  • "Umraro" (2012)
  • "Follow" (2012)
  • "Thathi Sgubhu" (2013)
  • "Ungowami" (2013)
  • "Sweety Mabhebeza" (2013)
  • "Y-tjukutja" (2013)
  • "Raindrops" (2014)
  • "Nne" (2014)
  • "Kumi Na Mbili" (2014)
  • "Kumi Na Tatu" (2014)
  • "Nane" (2014)
  • "Kumi" (2014)
  • "Unity ina Diversity" (2015)
  • "Duze" (2015)
  • "Shoota Babylone (2015)
  • "Circles" (2015)

As featured artistes

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  • "Move" – Becca ft. Uhuru (2014)
  • "Nakupenda" – Mafikizolo ft. Uhuru (2014)
  • "Komolop Cholop" – MC Galaxy ft. Uhuru (2015)
  • "The Sound" – Davido ft. Uhuru (2015)
  • "The Banger" – Runtown ft. Uhuru (2015)

Albums

See also

References

  1. ↑ Therese Owen (13 March 2013). "Reunited Mafikizolo are back with a bang". IOL. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  2. ↑ Phiona Okumu (9 December 2013). "Uhuru – Y-tjukutja: New music from South Africa". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  3. ↑ "Uhuru". African Entertainment. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Uhuru Y-tjukutja’s to victory". Sunday World. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  5. ↑ Bulelani Ngovi (28 December 2013). "Uhuru". The Zambezian. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  6. ↑ Alyssa Klein (4 December 2013). "Uhuru’s Kwaito-House Anthem ‘Y Tjukutja’ Ft. Dj Buckz, Oskido, Professor + Yuri-Da-Cunha". Okay Africa. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "All the MTV Africa Music Awards winners". The Citizen. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2015.

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