Babalwa Mavuso professionally known as Babalwa M, is a South African singer-songwriter.[1] Born in Orlando and grew up in Protea Glen, Babalwa first gained recognition after releasing her extended play Bayeke in 2020.
Her extended play Pisces was released on 26 April 2024.[2] The song "Pholisa" with Kelvin Momo featuring Stixx and Baby S.O.N, debuted number 3 on both Local and International Charts.[3]
In early August 2024, Babalwa was announced as Isgubhu cover star by Apple Music.[4]
Her studio album Condour, was released on 25 October 2024.[5] "Bo Thata" featuring Stixx and Nvcho debuted number 6 on Local Top 10 Streaming Charts.[6] In addition, "Diala Ngothando" featuring MaWhoo and "Mthuthuzeli" with Yallunder debuted number 21 and 23 respectively.[6]
Discography
edit- Bayeke (2020)
- Aluta Continua (2021)
- Pisces (2024)
- Candour (2024)
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Emakhosini" (Babalwa M featuring De Mthuda, Sam Deep) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Maye Maye" (Kelvin Momo, Babalwa M featuring Azana, Stixx) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Thobela" (Stixx, Babalwa M) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Melusi" (Mzizi, Balawa M featuring Stixx) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Other charted and certified songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Inhilziyo" (Mas Musiq featuring Babalwa M) | 2021 | — | RiSA: Platinum[7] | Auti 'eSharp | |||
| "Kusezo Khanya" (Sam Deep, Playgal featuring De Mthuda , Babalwa M, Sipho Magudulela) | 2022 | — | RiSA: Platinum[7] | Non-album single | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
References
edit- ^ Khulu, Ntombi (2024-05-07). "Talking private school amapiano with artist Babalwa M". SNL24. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "BABALWA M RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 'PISCES' EP". Urban Lifestyle South Africa. 2024-04-26. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Power couple reigns supreme: Kelvin Momo & Babalwa M dominate charts with Private School Amapiano Hits". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2024-08-13). "SA: Apple Music names Babalwa M as latest Isgubhu cover star". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "BABALWA M'S SOULFUL NEW EP CANDOUR IS DOING THE MOST ON THE CHARTS". Gagasi World. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ a b "It's A Whirlwind Amapiano Take Over". The Official South African Charts. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ a b "Certifications 2024". Recording Industry of South Africa. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-12.