Mzwandile Moya (born April 16, 1983), known by his stage name 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 comes 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.[1][2]
Afrotraction | |
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| Birth name | Mzwandile Moya |
| Born | April 16, 1983 Nelspruit, South Africa |
| Origin | Nelspruit, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Record producer |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | www |
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.[3] It was preceded by 5 singles; "Ngiphelele", "Ngeke K’lunge", "Ngimtholile", "Angeke", "Imali Yamalobolo".
Career
editGrowing up Moya was a keyboard player at his church, before venturing into music and signing a recording deal with Electromode in 2006 as a record producer.[4][5]
Africa. Love. Music was released on October 7, 2022.
Discography
editstudio albums
edit- 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
edit- Love Over Dose (L.O.D EP) (2019)
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14th Metro FM Awards | Best Afro-pop Album For the Lovers | Won | [6] |
| 2018 | 21st South African Music Awards | Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album for their album For the Lovers | Won | [7][8] |
References
edit- ^ "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.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The full list of SAMA nominees". news24.com. 20 April 2018.
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