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*[[Heavy K]]
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'''Uhuru''' ([[Swahili language|Swahili]]: ''Freedom'') is a [[World Music]] artist, record producer and engineer best known by 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> Backed by Kalawa Jazmee, the band [Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap) and Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli)] produce many of Uhuru's chart-topping records and regularly perform at live shows. <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 remixing records 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'') 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>


==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 formed 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> Independently, Uhuru began managing artwork and production in house as DJ Clap, Mapiano and Xeli mainly acted 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> With time the music picked up heavy popularity throughout Africa, Australia and Europe thrusting Uhuru into international acclaim.
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>


==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 band members also featured in "[[Khona]]", a song which topped many music charts and won several awards including the [[MTV Africa Music Awards 2014|2014 MTV 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, Uhuru parted from the band in pursuit of a solo career.<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." 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> In 2017 "Issa Ting" was released as a 9 track compilation album featuring various artists. <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtFGVoM22woDvR240utgK1X7PGXLqIScd
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." 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>
| title=Uhuru Compilation 2017 | work=YouTube | author= YouTube Inc. | date=18 December 2017 | accessdate=19 December 2017}}</ref>


==Discography==
== Discography ==


===Selected singles===
=== Selected singles ===
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* "Pata Pata" (2012)
* "Work" (2012)
* "Pepe" (2012)
* "Not Yet Uhuru" (2012)
* "Umraro" (2012)
* "Follow" (2012)


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* "Ketsetse" (2013)

* "Thathi Sgubhu" (2013)
* "Ungowami" (2013)
* "Sweety Mabhebeza" (2013)
* "Y-tjukutja" (2013)
* "Y-tjukutja" (2013)
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* "Raindrops" (2014)
* "Raindrops" (2014)
* "Nne" (2014)

* "Kumi Na Mbili" (2014)
* "Kumi Na Tatu" (2014)
* "Nane" (2014)
* "Kumi" (2014)
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* "Unity ina Diversity" (2015)

* "Duze" (2015)
* "Shoota Babylone (2015)
* "Circles" (2015)
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===As featured artist===
=== As featured artists ===
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* "[[Khona]] – [[Mafikizolo]] ft. Uhuru (2013)
* "[[Khona]] – [[Mafikizolo]] ft. Uhuru (2013)
* "Speaker" – Professor ft. [[Oskido]] and Uhuru
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* "Move" – [[Becca (Ghanaian singer)|Becca]] ft. Uhuru (2014)
* "Nakupenda" – [[Mafikizolo]] ft. Uhuru (2014)
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* "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)
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===Albums===
=== Albums ===
* ''Symbiose'' (2006)
* ''Symbiose'' (2006)
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* ''Not Yet'' (2012)
* ''Our Father'' (2013)
* ''Safari'' (2014)
* ''Safari'' (2014)
* ''Free Prophecy Vol. 1'' (2016)
* ''Free Prophecy Vol. 1'' (2016)
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* ''Issa Ting'' (2017)


==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 | accessdate=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 | work=| author= Giselle Tadman | date= 11 October 2016 | accessdate=3 February 2017}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of South African musicians]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{Twitter | UhuruMusic_ | Uhuru }}
*{{Twitter}}


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

Revision as of 21:18, 9 January 2018

Uhuru
Genres
Years active2012–present
LabelsKalawa Jazmee Records
Websiteuhurumusic.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

  • "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)
  • "The Sound (Remix)" – Davido ft. G-Eazy and Uhuru (2016)

    • Albums

    • Symbiose (2006)
    • Not Yet (2012)
    • Our Father (2013)
    • Safari (2014)
    • Free Prophecy Vol. 1 (2016)

    Awards and nominations

    • 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

    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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