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Subgenre of house music from South Africa
Kwaito is a music genre that emerged in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, between the late 1980s and 1990s. It is a sound that features the use of South
Kwaito
Comic book series
into a forest with Kwaito, Eggsy and Kwaito make love. Later finding civilization and a phone to use, Eggsy discovers that Kwaito has stolen the map.
Kingsman_(comics)
Genre of electronic dance music
during or shortly after kwaito and was being popularized globally in various locations such as in the United States. Former, kwaito artists such as Oskido
House_music
Subgenre of house music
South Africa that became popular in the early 2020s. It is a hybrid of kwaito, deep house, gqom, jazz, soul, and lounge music characterised by synths
Amapiano
South African DJ and record producer (born 1976)
culture. He is undoubtedly one of the pioneering artists that popularised the Kwaito genre of music outside of the townships of South Africa, and he's been central
Oskido
South African pop singer (1964–2004)
songs that contributed to the influence of music genres such as pop and kwaito, with some of her work addressing social issues in South Africa. Despite
Brenda_Fassie
The Annual 6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards is the 6th edition of Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards. It was held at Sun City Super Bowl, North
6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards
6th_Mzansi_Kwaito_and_House_Music_Awards
South African radio station
1997, the station is formatted to mostly play urban music genres such as Kwaito, Hip Hop, and R&B along with a minority of its airtime being dedicated to
YFM
Music and musical traditions of Botswana
commercially successful kwaito artist in Botswana in the early 2000s. Thabo Mapetla Ntirelang is another prominent kwaito artist. Kwaito is commonly performed
Music_of_Botswana
Musicians and music groups from Botswana. Samantha Mogwe Amantle Brown Tirelo Culture Spears Matsieng Odirile Vee Sento Franco and Afro Musica Kwasa Kwasa
List_of_Botswana_musicians
South African kwaito music group
Trompies is a South African music group formed in 1995 who specialise in kwaito music. The members Spikiri, Mahoota, Donald Duck, Jakarumba & Mjokes grew
Trompies
Musical artist
Arthur Mafokate (born 10 July 1969) is a South African kwaito musician and producer. In 1994, he released his debut album, Windy Windy, which included
Arthur_Mafokate
South African DJ and record producer
and Favourite DJ. On November 27, 2018, at the third ceremony of Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards his single "Midnight Starring" won an award for most
DJ_Maphorisa
Elvis Blue, musician and songwriter Bongo Maffin, kwaito music group Boo!, band Boom Shaka, kwaito music group Stef Bos (born 1961), singer Cristina Boshoff
List of South African musicians
List_of_South_African_musicians
Musical artist
music producer, best known as a member of kwaito group Abashante. Zombo earned fame as a rapper with kwaito stars Abashante in the 1990s. The group, which
Zombo_(singer)
Subgenre of house music from South Africa
at the same time as Kwaito started to appear in South Africa. The music genre is principally a blend of traditional house, kwaito, mbaqanga, deep house
Afro_house
Tofo Tofo Dance Group is made up of three Mozambican men who integrated kwaito music and pantsula dance, which originates from South Africa, to create
Tofo_Tofo_Dance_group
South African musician (born 1978)
Professor is a South African Kwaito musician from Durban. He first rose to prominence as part of the Durban-based Kwaito duo Tzozo and Professor before
Professor_(musician)
1996 studio album by Brenda Fassie
duets with Congolese superstar Papa Wemba. The album primarily incorporates Kwaito, gospel and Afropop music elements with lyrical themes of music industry
Now Is the Time (Brenda Fassie album)
Now_Is_the_Time_(Brenda_Fassie_album)
South African DJ & Record producer
Africa. Retrieved 17 March 2025. Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In
Kabza_de_Small
South African DJ and music producer
List of Winners". Retrieved 2026-03-27. Shumba, Ano (2021-12-02). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In
Shimza
South African musician (1976–2024)
African kwaito artist. He gained national prominence with his hit single 2001 debut "Izinja", which earned him Best Kwaito Artist and Best Kwaito Song at
Mapaputsi
South African kwaito singer (1978–2016)
a South African singer-songwriter and kwaito recording artist. He was known for his contributions to the kwaito genre and his numerous hit singles, including
Mandoza
South African rapper and record producer
25 March 2015), also known as Thula Kekana, was a South African rapper, kwaito star, record producer, and actor. A pioneer of African rap in the 1980s
Senyaka_(rapper)
South African actress, musician, dancer and television presenter
singer-songwriter, media personality and model. She is best known as a member of former kwaito group Boom Shaka. She played the role of "Gladys" in the Mzansi Magic telenovela
Thembi_Seete
Musical artist
September 1967) is a kwaito musician, singer and producer known as "Spikiri" from Meadowlands, Soweto and a member of the Kwaito group Trompies He started
Mandla_Mofokeng
2011 studio album by The Dogg
The Deception is the seventh studio album by Namibian kwaito star The Dogg. The album is released by The Dogg's Mshasho Productions on 2 July 2011. The
The_Deception_(album)
Country in Southern Africa
diversity in South African music. Black musicians have developed styles called Kwaito and Amapiano. Of note is Brenda Fassie, who launched to fame with her song
South_Africa
South African music group
TKZee is a South African kwaito music group formed in the 1990s by three school friends, Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala, Kabelo Mabalane, and Zwai Bala. The
TKZee
Juke house Gqom Hip house Electro hop Italo house Jackin house Jazz house Kwaito Latin house Melodic house Microhouse Moombahton Moombahsoul New Jersey sound
List of music genres and styles
List_of_music_genres_and_styles
Motswana singer and songwriter
Africa, he is credited with developing a style known as kwaito kwasa, combining elements of kwaito and kwasa kwasa. Sento was born in Hukuntsi, Botswana
Vee_Mampeezy
South African musical trio
Big Nuz was a South African Kwaito trio from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, founded in 2002. The group was composed of three members known by their stage names
Big_Nuz
Hiplife - hip-hop and highlife from Ghana Igbo rap - from Southeast Nigeria Kwaito - South African house/hip-hop fusion Motswako - from Botswana and South
List_of_hip-hop_genres
South African musician (born 1977)
(born 24 April 1977), known professionally as Zola 7, is a South African kwaito musician, actor, writer, TV presenter, and poet. Dlamini lancelord began
Zola_7
Comic book secret agents and spies
and Big Game (2023), in which he respectively partners up with SASS agent Kwaito and vigilante Mindy McCready. The 2021 First World War-era prequel film
Agent_Galahad
international recognition being mbube, isicathamiya, mbaqanga, afrofusion, kwaito, South African pop music, afro house, South African hip-hop, Shangaan electro
Music_of_South_Africa
South African kwaito artist
South African kwaito artist. His compositions such as "Ingagara" ,"S'kumfete," "Ebumnandini," and "Ghets Ghetsa" made him a popular kwaito artist in the
Doc_Shebeleza
South African singer and songwriter
Africa. Retrieved March 11, 2025. Shumba, Ano (December 2, 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In
Msaki
South African musician and dancer
brother being a hip hop producer, her mother a jazz singer, and her cousins kwaito dancers. She moved to Durban in 2005 to study fashion at the Linea Fashion
Moonchild_Sanelly
2000 studio album by Brenda Fassie
Twala. The album continued her trend of incorporating Afro-pop, Pop and Kwaito. The album sold over 350,000 copies in South Africa and won the Best Selling
Amadlozi_(album)
South African music group
Chiskop was a pioneering South African kwaito group formed in 1995 by four childhood friends: Simphiwe “General GTZ” Sibisi, Mduduzi “Mandoza” Tshabalala
Chiskop
1998 studio album by Brenda Fassie
digital form in 2004. The music is characterised as largely pop/rock and Kwaito (a South African urban music style). Its themes range from tradition to
Memeza
Ethnic slur used to refer to a black African person
Johannesburg Kwaito artist Arthur Mafokate. The lyrics say, "don't call me a kaffir". This song is considered one of the first hits of the Kwaito genre, and
Kaffir_(racial_term)
South African DJ
Africa. Retrieved 12 March 2025. Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music in Africa". Music in
DBN_Gogo
South African record producer and DJ
on Warp. The song marked an unforeseen crossover, blending elements of kwaito with bacardi house. It was featured on BBC Radio 1 show Worldwide in July
DJ_Spoko
Juke house Gqom Hip house Electro hop Italo house Jackin house Jazz house Kwaito Latin house Melodic house Microhouse Moombahton Moombahsoul New Jersey sound
List of electronic music genres
List_of_electronic_music_genres
South African musician (1976-2022)
the iconic kwaito group TKZee. Renowned for his charismatic stage presence and lyrical prowess, he played a pivotal role in popularizing kwaito music during
Tokollo_'Magesh'_Tshabalala
Zambian pop and R&B singer (born 1986)
known as Mampi, is a Zambian singer, actress and songwriter. Her music is kwaito and reggae inspired. She is one of the most viewed Zambian female artists
Mampi
1998 single by TKZee featuring Benni McCarthy
"Shibobo" is a successful 1998 South African single by South African kwaito music group TKZee and features South African football player Benni McCarthy
Shibobo
Musical artist
brand of music known as hikwa, which he engineered by fusing hip hop and Kwaito. He rose to fame after collaborating with Gazza on his song "Koko" in 2004
Sunny_Boy_(rapper)
The following is a list of Angolan musicians: Ngola Ritmos Waldemar Bastos Bonga Teta Lando Sam Mangwana Idegarda Oliveira Lourdes Van-Dúnem Paulo Flores
List_of_Angolan_musicians
South African singer-songwriter
Industry of South Africa. "Ntyilo Ntyilo" won Most Voted Song at 6th Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards. In September 2020, her debut studio album Like Mother
Rethabile_Khumalo
Award
The 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards took place on 29 November 2014 at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Soweto. Nominees were announced on 4 September. Cassper
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards
2014_Channel_O_Music_Video_Awards
South African kwaito singer (1977–2012)
– 9 May 2012), known professionally as Brown Dash, was a South African kwaito musician. He is notable for hit songs like Sguqa Ngamadolo, Puff 'n Pass
Brown_Dash
South African house duo (2009)
Africa. Retrieved 11 March 2025. Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In
Black_Motion
Soundtracks for a South African TV drama
Records to accompany the teen drama TV Show Yizo Yizo. They mainly consist of Kwaito music. The first Yizo Yizo soundtrack was released in 2000. It was certified
Yizo_Yizo_(soundtrack)
South African musical style and genre
mbaqanga, township jive more broadly incorporates influences from mariba and kwaito, and is synonymous with none of these. To the extent that marabi influences
Jaiva
South African artist (born 1992)
received nominees for categories: Best Music Video for "Huku" and for Best Kwaito, Gqom & AmaPiano Album for Limpopo Champions League. As for 23 June 2019
Sho_Madjozi
South African dance movement and musical style
reboot of local folk traditions in South African townships, Tsonga Disco and Kwaito House. The movement has been spearheaded by DJ Khwaya and the producer Nozinja
Shangaan_electro
South African media personality
music show Jam Alley (2003–2011). As a recording artist, she has released kwaito and gospel albums. Twasa is also active as a motivational speaker, youth
Twasa
South African Kwaito Music Group
Boom Shaka was a South African kwaito vocal group consisting of Junior Sokhela, Lebo Mathosa, Theo Nhlengethwa, and Thembi Seete. They released their first
Boom_Shaka
Dance genre and musical style
regional and inter-continental musical cultures, such as jazz, hip hop, kwaito, reggae, soul, pop, kwela, blues, folk, rock and afrobeat. Vincent Mantsoe
Afro_fusion
South African based record label
GHETTO RUFF is an independent South African recording label specializing in kwaito, hip hop, soul, house, gospel and rhythm and blues. Having been formed around
Ghetto_Ruff
Variety of mixed languages mainly spoken in the townships of Gauteng province
importance of Soweto-based artists in the foremost post-apartheid culture, kwaito, Iscamtho has been spreading to other township youths in the country, and
Tsotsitaal_and_Camtho
South African rapper (born 1990)
with his critically acclaimed third studio album Thuto (2018), and his Kwaito-focused fourth studio album, Sweet and Short (2019). I told my parents that
Cassper_Nyovest
2006 studio album by Thandiswa Mazwai
lead singer for the kwaito group Bongo Maffin. Zabalaza (which means Rebellion in the Xhosa language) incorporates elements of kwaito, traditional Xhosa
Zabalaza_(album)
Namibian musician
name as The Dogg (or King TeeDee), is a Namibian musician. Considered a Kwaito artist, his debut album, Shimaliw' Osatana, was released in 2004 to mixed
The_Dogg
South African music genre
described Kwaito as "slowed-down garage music," most popular among the black youth of South Africa. Variants are Durban kwaito and future kwaito. Kasi rap
Zulu_music
South African Actress and Musician
Nombuso in the South African telenovela Uzalo . She appeared in a film called Kwaito Church Service 2 and also portrayed pearl on e.tv drama series The girl
Thandeka_Zulu
Style of hip hop music production
Flava Boomba music Cumbia rap Genge Hip-hop galsen Hipco Hiplife Igbo rap Kwaito Low bap Motswako Nā mele paleoleo Nuyorican rap Romani hip-hop Songo-salsa
Chipmunk_soul
South African singer and songwriter (born 1988)
Yasirah. The album was nominated at the South African Music Awards for Best Kwaito Album and for Best Female Artist. Gqulu officially announced her second
Busiswa
South African electronic dance music genre
repetitive sound with heavy bass as well as incorporations of techno, Durban kwaito, kwaito, maskandi, afro house, breakbeat, tribal house and broken beat. Traditional
Gqom
Annual music industry award ceremony
genres include adult contemporary, Afrikaans, classical, dance, faith, jazz, Kwaito, Maskandi, pop, rap, reggae, RnB, rock, soul, and traditional. At times
South_African_Music_Awards
house music that started as a niche underground genre involving elements of kwaito, tribal house, deep house, and soulful house music. Afro tech Afro tech
Styles_of_house_music
Township in Metropolitan Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
final resting place. Soweto is credited as one of the founding places for Kwaito and Kasi rap, which is a style of hip hop specific to South Africa. This
Soweto
South African musician (1970–1998)
“Makhendlas” Mafokate (born 22 December 1970) was a pioneering South African Kwaito musician from Soweto, best known for the hit singles “Iminwe,” “O Skatata”
Oupa_Mafokate
2000 studio album
Dream is the solo debut album of South African kwaito singer Lebo Mathosa. The album was released in 2000, after Mathosa left her role singing with the
Dream_(Lebo_Mathosa_album)
distribute kwaito music. Due to its popularity and the general influence of DJs, who are among the country's top 5 most influential figures, kwaito has taken
Culture_of_South_Africa
South African record label
Africa. The label is known for its contribution to the development of the Kwaito genre of music in South Africa. Oskido Professor Mandla Mofokeng Trompies
Kalawa_Jazmee_Records
2019 award ceremony
came out the "Kwaito" category was combined into the kwaito/gqom/amapiano category, this change sparked a backlash from fan and kwaito artists who were
25th Annual South African Music Awards
25th_Annual_South_African_Music_Awards
South African musician (born 1975)
by his stage name Zwai Bala; born 15 February 1975) is a South African kwaito and gospel musician. Bala studied at the Drakensberg Boys' Choir School
Zwai_Bala
Musical artist
Lebohang Precious Mathosa (17 July 1977– 23 October 2006) was a South African kwaito singer. Mathosa started her career as a founding member of the popular South
Lebo_Mathosa
South African music group
for Best Duo or Group of the Year. They came into the scene in 1997 as a kwaito group with their late member Tebogo Madingoane, who died on 14 February
Mafikizolo
The 9th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards were held at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 November 2012. The
2012 Channel O Music Video Awards
2012_Channel_O_Music_Video_Awards
1999 studio album by Brenda Fassie
Records and EMI Records.The production on Nomakanjani incorporated the use of kwaito elements and Afropop. On the project Brenda Fassie worked with her long
Nomakanjani
Hymn composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga
Mahotella Queens. Boom Shaka, a prominent South African kwaito group, formed the anthem in kwaito style, a popular South African genre influenced by house
Nkosi_Sikelel'_iAfrika
Radio station in Durban, South Africa
Natal, South Africa, specialising in R&B, Afro pop, hip hop, house and kwaito. As of May 2007[update] it had a listenership of approximately 10 million
Gagasi_99.5_FM
South African rapper (1987–2022)
Bianca Naidoo (m. 2013–2022) Children 2 Musical career Genres Hip hop kwaito trap Instrument Vocals Labels Cotton Club Records Makhado Makhado Agency
Riky_Rick
2017 single by Kwesta featuring Wale
Wale Released 12 October 2017 (2017-10-12) Recorded 2017 Genre Hip-hop Kwaito Length 4:13 Label Sony Music Entertainment Africa Urbantainment Songwriters
Spirit_(Kwesta_song)
Music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing
electronic dance music have evolved. Subgenres of house include acid house, kwaito, electro house, hard house, funky house, deep house, afro house, tribal
Dance_music
Subgenre of hip hop and trap music
Flava Boomba music Cumbia rap Genge Hip-hop galsen Hipco Hiplife Igbo rap Kwaito Low bap Motswako Nā mele paleoleo Nuyorican rap Romani hip-hop Songo-salsa
Phonk
Musical artist
as EES (also: eesy-ees/EeS/EeS, "Easy Eric Sell"), is a German Namibian Kwaito artist and rapper. Sell was born in Windhoek on 5 October 1983. He currently[update]
EES_(rapper)
English singer and guitarist (born 1981)
who brought in a fusion of pop along with their traditional South African Kwaito music. Kele features on Sub Focus' single "Turn It Around" from his second
Kele_Okereke
Annual African music award ceremony
including Afrobeats, Afro-Trap, Assiko, Bongo, Coupé-décalé, Genge, Highlife, Kwaito, Congolese rumba, ndombolo, and Soukous. The event was founded by Nigerian
African_Muzik_Magazine_Awards
Topics referred to by the same term
1994), Cuban former volleyball player Danger, South African musician in the kwaito group Big Nuz Danger, a 2003 Bangladeshi film featuring Shakib Khan Danger
Danger
Topics referred to by the same term
Lvovo may refer to: L'vovo Derrango, a South African Kwaito singer; see Zakes Bantwini § L'vovo Derrango Lvovo, Tambov Oblast, a village (selo) in Tambov
Lvovo
Musical artist
often ridiculed and criticised for not doing the vernacular, which was Kwaito or Afro-pop. The singer had her fair share of legal battles which occurred
Tsakani_Mhinga
Musical artist
is a Namibian musician. He is considered as a kwaito artist. Moreover, he was awarded the best kwaito and male artist of the year at Namibians Annual
Exit_(musician)
South African ethnomusicologist and scholar
first book, Kwaito’s Promise: Music and the Aesthetics of Freedom in South Africa (University of Chicago Press, 2016), investigates Kwaito and how South
Gavin_Steingo
Nambilian boy-band
been together over a decade. Patrick, Dion and Kamtonyo are a Namibian Kwaito trio popularly known as PDK.The group was officially launched in 2006, under
PDK_(Namibian_music_group)
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