Uhuru (band)

Uhuru
Genres
Years active 2012–present
Labels Kalawa Jazmee Records
Associated acts
Website uhurumusic.co.za

Uhuru (Swahili: freedom) is a South African musical group best known for producing the hit single "Khona" performed by Mafikizolo.[1] Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, the band consists of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap) and Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli). [2] Independently, Uhuru is best known for hit remixes like "Y-tjukutja" and "The Sound". [3]

Background

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]

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.[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 rumored band breakups. [11]

Discography

Selected singles

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  • "Move" – Becca ft. Uhuru (2014)
  • "Nakupenda" – Mafikizolo ft. Uhuru (2014)

Albums

Awards and nominations

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. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Uhuru". African Entertainment. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Uhuru Y-tjukutja’s to victory". Sunday World. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  6. ↑ Bulelani Ngovi (28 December 2013). "Uhuru". The Zambezian. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "All the MTV Africa Music Awards winners". The Citizen. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  9. ↑ MTV Base (5 February 2015). "Uhuru Splits". Viacom. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  10. ↑ Buchule Raba (8 December 2015). "Uhuru's house falling apart". Times Media Group. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Apple Inc. (18 December 2016). "Uhuru Album 2016". iTunes. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Giselle Tadman (11 October 2016). "UNSIGNED MUSIC AWARDS – GIGSOUP TALK TO ‘BEST ELECTRONIC / DANCE ACT’ NOMINEE UHURU". Retrieved 3 February 2017.
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