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{{Short description|South African music group}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name =Uhuru
| name = Uhuru
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| alias =
| alias = {{hlist|Manyora a Muzik|Originators}}
| label = [[Kalawa Jazmee Records]]
| label = [[Kalawa Jazmee Records]]
| background = group_or_band
| genre = {{flat list|
| genre = {{flat list|
* [[Kwaito]]
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* [[electronic music]]
* [[electronic music]]
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}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| years_active = 2012–2016
| associated_acts = [[Mafikizolo]]
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Mafikizolo]]|[[Busiswa]]|Stuff sa Mapara}}
| past_members = {{plainlist|
* [[DJ Maphorisa]]
* DJ Clap
* Mapiano
* Xelimpilo}}
| website = {{URL|uhurumusic.co.za}}
| website = {{URL|uhurumusic.co.za}}
}}
}}


'''Uhuru''' ([[Swahili language|Swahili]]: ''freedom'') is a [[South African]] musical group best known for producing the hit single "[[Khona]]" performed by [[Mafikizolo]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/reunited-mafikizolo-are-back-with-a-bang-1.1485734#.UqAgQGRDseY | title=Reunited Mafikizolo are back with a bang | work=IOL | author=Therese Owen | date=13 March 2013 | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, the band consists of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap) and Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli).<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/dec/09/uhuru-y-tjukutja-new-music-from-south-africa | title=Uhuru – Y-tjukutja: New music from South Africa | work=[[The Guardian]] | author=Phiona Okumu | date=9 December 2013 | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> Independently, Uhuru is best known for hit remixes like "Y-tjukutja" and "The Sound".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.okayafrica.com/video/uhuru-y-tjukutja-dj-buckz-oskido-professor-yuri-da-cunha/ | title=Uhuru’s Kwaito-House Anthem ‘Y Tjukutja’ Ft. Dj Buckz, Oskido, Professor + Yuri-Da-Cunha | work=Okay Africa | author=Alyssa Klein | date=4 December 2013 | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref>
'''Uhuru''' ([[Swahili language|Swahili]]: ''freedom'') were a [[South Africa]]n musical group best known for producing the hit single "[[Khona]]" performed by [[Mafikizolo]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/reunited-mafikizolo-are-back-with-a-bang-1.1485734 | title=Reunited Mafikizolo are back with a bang | work=IOL | author=Therese Owen | date=13 March 2013 | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, the band consisted of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap), Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli) and Themba Sekowe ([[DJ Maphorisa]]).<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/dec/09/uhuru-y-tjukutja-new-music-from-south-africa | title=Uhuru – Y-tjukutja: New music from South Africa | work=[[The Guardian]] | author=Phiona Okumu | date=9 December 2013 | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> Independently, Uhuru is best known for hit remixes like "Y-tjukutja" and "The Sound".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.okayafrica.com/video/uhuru-y-tjukutja-dj-buckz-oskido-professor-yuri-da-cunha/ | title=Uhuru's Kwaito-House Anthem 'Y Tjukutja' Ft. Dj Buckz, Oskido, Professor + Yuri-Da-Cunha | work=Okay Africa | author=Alyssa Klein | date=4 December 2013 | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
Prior to collaborating in 2012, Mapiano and Xeli were friends who were into playing contemporary African jazz in [[Soshanguve]] where they originated from.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.africanentertainment.com/blog/celebs/uhuru/ | title=Uhuru | publisher=African Entertainment | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> The band members were signed through DJ Clap who was already an artiste signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/2014/01/08/uhuru-y-tjukutjas-to-victory | title=Uhuru Y-tjukutja’s to victory | publisher=Sunday World | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> Uhuru manages artwork and production in house as DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli mainly act as [[Disk jockey|DJ]], [[pianist]] and [[vocalist]] respectively.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thezambezian.com/uhuru/ | title=Uhuru | work=The Zambezian | author=Bulelani Ngovi | date=28 December 2013 | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref>
Prior to collaborating in 2012, Mapiano and Xeli were friends who were into playing contemporary African jazz in [[Soshanguve]] where they originated from.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.africanentertainment.com/blog/celebs/uhuru/ | title=Uhuru | publisher=African Entertainment | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> The band members were signed through DJ Clap who was already an artiste signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/2014/01/08/uhuru-y-tjukutjas-to-victory | title=Uhuru Y-tjukutja's to victory | publisher=Sunday World | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> Uhuru manages artwork and production in house as DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli mainly act as DJ, pianist and vocalist respectively.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thezambezian.com/uhuru/ | title=Uhuru | work=The Zambezian | author=Bulelani Ngovi | date=28 December 2013 | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref>


== Career ==
== 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.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.okayafrica.com/video/uhuru-y-tjukutja-dj-buckz-oskido-professor-yuri-da-cunha/ | title=Uhuru’s Kwaito-House Anthem ‘Y Tjukutja’ Ft. Dj Buckz, Oskido, Professor + Yuri-Da-Cunha | work=Okay Africa | author=Alyssa Klein | date=4 December 2013 | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> The producers also featured in "[[Khona]]", a song which topped many music charts and won several awards in South Africa and beyond including the [[MTV Africa Music Awards 2014|2014 MTV Africa Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.citizen.co.za/192002/mtv-africa-music-awards-winners/ | title=All the MTV Africa Music Awards winners | publisher=The Citizen | date=8 June 2014 | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref> In 2015, the collaborating artists undertook solo ambitions.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.mtvbase.com/news/davido-video-splits-uhuru/vdf99d| title=Uhuru Splits | work=Viacom | author=MTV Base | date=5 February 2015 | accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref> By 2016, the Uhuru brand underwent serious challenges and incorporated a new face.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.sundayworld.co.za/news/2015/12/08/uhuru-s-house-falling-apart| title=Uhuru's house falling apart | work=Times Media Group | author=Buchule Raba | date=8 December 2015 | accessdate=30 September 2016}}</ref> Later in 2016, Uhuru released "Own Devices", "The Sound (Remix)" and [[Free Prophecy, Vol 1.|Free Prophecy, Vol 1.]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://genius.com/albums/Uhuru/Free-prophecy-vol-1 | title=Free Prophecy, Vol. 1 | publisher=Genius | date=18 December 2016 | accessdate=15 January 2018}}</ref> under new management, putting to rest rumored band breakups.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/free-prophecy-vol.-1/id1185765465| title=Uhuru Album 2016 | work=iTunes | author= Apple Inc. | date=18 December 2016 | accessdate=12 January 2017}}</ref>
Uhuru shot into limelight in 2013 after the release of the chart-topping single titled "Y-tjukutja", in part featuring [[Oskido]] and Angolan singer [[Yuri da Cunha]], went on to be dubbed as the song of the year for 2013 in South Africa.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.okayafrica.com/video/uhuru-y-tjukutja-dj-buckz-oskido-professor-yuri-da-cunha/ | title=Uhuru's Kwaito-House Anthem 'Y Tjukutja' Ft. Dj Buckz, Oskido, Professor + Yuri-Da-Cunha | work=Okay Africa | author=Alyssa Klein | date=4 December 2013 | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> The producers also featured in "[[Khona]]", a song which topped many music charts and won several awards in South Africa and beyond including the [[MTV Africa Music Awards 2014|2014 MTV Africa Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.citizen.co.za/192002/mtv-africa-music-awards-winners/ | title=All the MTV Africa Music Awards winners | work=The Citizen | date=8 June 2014 | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> In 2015, the collaborating artists undertook solo ambitions.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.mtvbase.com/news/davido-video-splits-uhuru/vdf99d| title=Uhuru Splits | work=Viacom | author=MTV Base | date=5 February 2015 | access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> By 2016, the Uhuru brand underwent serious challenges and incorporated a new face.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.sundayworld.co.za/news/2015/12/08/uhuru-s-house-falling-apart| title=Uhuru's house falling apart | work=Times Media Group | author=Buchule Raba | date=8 December 2015 | access-date=30 September 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/free-prophecy-vol.-1/id1185765465| title=Free Prophecy, Vol. 1|publisher=iTunes Store| date=18 December 2016 | access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref>

== Band members ==
=== Current roster ===
* (Uhuru is no longer active).

=== Former acts ===
{{bulletedlist|[[DJ Maphorisa]]|DJ Clap|Mapiano|Xelimpilo}}


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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=== Selected singles ===
=== Selected singles ===
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* "Pata Pata" (2012)
* "Pata Pata" (2012)
* "Work" (2012)
* "Work" (2012)
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* "Umraro" (2012)
* "Umraro" (2012)
* "Follow" (2012)
* "Follow" (2012)

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* "Ketsetse" (2013)
* "Ketsetse" (2013)
* "Thathi Sgubhu" (2013)
* "Thathi Sgubhu" (2013)
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* "Sweety Mabhebeza" (2013)
* "Sweety Mabhebeza" (2013)
* "Y-tjukutja" (2013)
* "Y-tjukutja" (2013)
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* "Raindrops" (2014)
* "Raindrops" (2014)
* "Nne" (2014)
* "Nne" (2014)
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* "Nane" (2014)
* "Nane" (2014)
* "Kumi" (2014)
* "Kumi" (2014)
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* "Unity ina Diversity" (2015)
* "Unity ina Diversity" (2015)
* "Duze" (2015)
* "Duze" (2015)
* "Shoota Babylone (2015)
* "Shoota Babylone (2015)
* "Circles" (2015)
* "Circles" (2015)
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=== As featured artists ===
=== As featured artists ===
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* "[[Khona]]" – [[Mafikizolo]] ft. Uhuru (2013)
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* "[[Khona]] – [[Mafikizolo]] ft. Uhuru (2013)
* "Speaker" – Professor ft. [[Oskido]] and Uhuru
* "Speaker" – Professor ft. [[Oskido]] and Uhuru
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* "Move" – [[Becca (Ghanaian singer)|Becca]] ft. Uhuru (2014)
* "Move" – [[Becca (Ghanaian singer)|Becca]] ft. Uhuru (2014)
* "Nakupenda" – [[Mafikizolo]] ft. Uhuru (2014)
* "Nakupenda" – [[Mafikizolo]] ft. Uhuru (2014)
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* "Komolop Cholop" – [[MC Galaxy]] ft. Uhuru (2015)
* "Komolop Cholop" – [[MC Galaxy]] ft. Uhuru (2015)
* "The Sound" – [[Davido]] ft. Uhuru (2015)
* "The Sound" – [[Davido]] ft. Uhuru (2015)
* "[[The Banger]]" – [[Runtown]] ft. Uhuru (2015)
* "[[The Banger]]" – [[Runtown]] ft. Uhuru (2015)
* "The Sound (Remix)" – [[Davido]] ft. [[G-Eazy]] and Uhuru (2016)
* "The Sound (Remix)" – [[Davido]] ft. [[G-Eazy]] and Uhuru (2016)
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=== Albums ===
=== Albums ===
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* ''Our Father'' (2013)
* ''Our Father'' (2013)
* ''Safari'' (2014)
* ''Safari'' (2014)
* ''[[Free Prophecy, Vol. 1|Free Prophecy, Vol. 1]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Free Prophecy, Vol 1.]]'' (2016)


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
*2013 Song of the Year Award<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.okayafrica.com/video/uhuru-y-tjukutja-dj-buckz-oskido-professor-yuri-da-cunha/ | title=Uhuru’s Kwaito-House Anthem ‘Y Tjukutja’ Ft. Dj Buckz, Oskido, Professor + Yuri-Da-Cunha | work=Okay Africa | author=Alyssa Klein | date=4 December 2013 | accessdate=14 August 2015}}</ref>
*2013 Song of the Year Award<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.okayafrica.com/video/uhuru-y-tjukutja-dj-buckz-oskido-professor-yuri-da-cunha/ | title=Uhuru's Kwaito-House Anthem 'Y Tjukutja' Ft. Dj Buckz, Oskido, Professor + Yuri-Da-Cunha | work=Okay Africa | author=Alyssa Klein | date=4 December 2013 | access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref>
*Nominated for 'Best Electronic Act' at the Unsigned Music Awards (UMA's) Troxy Theatre London, 2016<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.gigsoup.co.uk/music-awards/unsigned-music-awards-gigsoup-talk-nest-urban-act-nominee-uhuru/| title=UNSIGNED MUSIC AWARDS – GIGSOUP TALK TO ‘BEST ELECTRONIC / DANCE ACT’ NOMINEE UHURU | work=| author= Giselle Tadman | date= 11 October 2016 | accessdate=3 February 2017}}</ref>
*Nominated for 'Best Electronic Act' at the Unsigned Music Awards (UMA's) Troxy Theatre London, 2016<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.gigsoup.co.uk/music-awards/unsigned-music-awards-gigsoup-talk-nest-urban-act-nominee-uhuru/| title=UNSIGNED MUSIC AWARDS – GIGSOUP TALK TO 'BEST ELECTRONIC / DANCE ACT' NOMINEE UHURU | author= Giselle Tadman | date= 11 October 2016 | access-date=3 February 2017}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{Twitter}}
* {{Twitter}}

{{Authority control}}


[[Category:South African musical groups]]
[[Category:South African musical groups]]
[[Category:South African musicians]]

Latest revision as of 02:09, 15 September 2024

Uhuru
Also known as
  • Manyora a Muzik
  • Originators
Genres
Years active2012–2016
LabelsKalawa Jazmee Records
Past members
Websiteuhurumusic.co.za

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]

Background

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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

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Uhuru shot into limelight in 2013 after the release of the chart-topping single titled "Y-tjukutja", in part featuring Oskido and Angolan singer Yuri da Cunha, 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]

Band members

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Current roster

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  • (Uhuru is no longer active).

Former acts

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Discography

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Selected singles

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  • "Pata Pata" (2012)
  • "Work" (2012)
  • "Pepe" (2012)
  • "Not Yet Uhuru" (2012)
  • "Umraro" (2012)
  • "Follow" (2012)
  • "Ketsetse" (2013)
  • "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)
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Albums

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Awards and nominations

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  • 2013 Song of the Year Award[12]
  • Nominated for 'Best Electronic Act' at the Unsigned Music Awards (UMA's) Troxy Theatre London, 2016[13]

See also

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References

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  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. ^ "Free Prophecy, Vol. 1". iTunes Store. 18 December 2016. 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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