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Birth name | Mzwandile Moya | |
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Born | (1983-04-16) April 16, 1983 (age 41) Nelspruit, South Africa | |
Origin | Nelspruit, South Africa | |
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Occupation(s) | Singer, Record producer | |
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Years active | 1994–present | |
Labels | Independent | |
Website | www |
Mzwandile Moya (born April 16, 1983), known by his stage name as Afrotraction, is a South African R&B and neo soul musician and "producer." Born and raised in Nelspruit, "his professional musical career began in 2006." Moya is coming from a musical family and his love for music was triggered at an early age. Moya is a self-taught pianist and bassist singing in Siswati in neo soul and R&B styles, "and he has worked with many South African artists of different genres."
His studio album For The Lovers (2014) earned him best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album at the——21st South African Music Awards.
Moya's fifth studio album Relationships (2017) became his best-selling album. It was preceded by 5 singles; "Ngiphelele", "Ngeke K’lunge", "Ngimtholile", "Angeke", "Imali Yamalobolo".
Career※
Growing up Moya was a keyboard player at his church, prior venturing into music and signed a recording deal with Electromode in 2006 as a record producer.
Africa. Love. Music was released on October 7, 2022.
Discography※
studio albums※
- Soul Deep (2009)
- Soulfully Yours (2011)
- For The Lovers (2014)
- Love & Respect (2016)
- Relationships (2017)
- The Gospel Of Afrotraction: Moya Movement (2020)
- The Launch of JazzYano (2021)
- Africa. Love. Music (2022)
studio EP's※
- Love Over Dose (L.O.D EP) (2019)
Awards※
Year | Award | Category | Results | Ref. |
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2013 | 14th Metro FM Awards | Best Afro-pop Album For the Lovers | Won | |
2018 | 21st South African Music Awards | Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album for their album For the Lovers | Won |
References※
- ^ "Afrotraction at Montecasino". Montecasino.co.za. Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Boitumelo Tlhoaele. "Album Review: Afrotraction - 'Soul Deep' - Times LIVE". Times LIVE. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "WATCH: Afrotraction - As'jabule Music video". 14 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ Skota, Vuyo (25 January 2023). "I am doing this for longevity and not popularity – Afrotraction on his 17-year music career". Drum. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ Bekker, Charlene (22 November 2023). "Afrotraction - South Africa's Neo-Soul Star Shines Bright". The Go-To Guy. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "WINNERS of 14th Metro FM Music Awards | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ "SAMA 2018 winners so far". zalebs.com. 22 June 2020.
- ^ "The full list of SAMA nominees". news24.com. 20 April 2018.
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