Eemoh
Birth nameNqubeko Mbuliso Shangase
Born (1999-07-23) July 23, 1999 (age 25)
Untunjambili, Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
GenresAmapiano
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Websiteeemoh.com

Nqubeko Mbuliso Shangase[1][2] popularly known by his stage name Eemoh[3], is a South African amapiano singer and songwriter. Nqubeko became known for his release Impumelelo in 2023.[4]

Life and career

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Nqubeko Mbuliso Shangase was born in July 23, 1999 in Untunjambili, Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal.

His musical career began in 2011 while was attending Vusizwe Primary School.

After matriculated at Kranskop High School, he attended University of KwaZulu-Natal and obtained LLB Degree in 2021.[3]

He contested on Stimorol Show Your Flow music competition and made it to Top 3.

His extended play See Da Lyt, was released on 31 January 2022.[5]

He rose to fame after releasing her single Impumelelo in 2023, which gave him the opportunity to collaborate with popular acts such as Master KG, Dj Stokie[6] and DJ Maphorisa to name the few.

His Purple Winter concert was sold out held at Diepkloof, Zone 6 Venue in July 2024.[7] [8]

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Ngyaphuza" 2021 Non-album single
"Chommie Yami" Non-album single
"Soka Lakho" 2022 Non-album single
"Jola" (Frenxyoffixial, Eemoh, PIANOJOLLOF) Non-album single
"iMpumelelo" (Sam Deep, Eemoh featuring Da Muziqal Chef) 2023 Non-album single
"Emakasana" (PIANOJOLLOFF, Eemoh, Frenxyoffixial featuring Don Steazy, Phiphi) Non-album single
"Masithokoze" (DJ Stokie, Eemoh) 4[9] Platinum Immortal
"Dubula" (Harrycane, Master KG, Eemoh featuring DJ Latimmy) Non-album single
"Woza Nawe (Eemoh, Balcony Mix Africa, Major League DJz featuring Murumba Pitch, Royce77) 2024
"Dali Yini" (PIANOJOLLOFF, Eemoh, Frenxyoffixial featuring Don Steazy, Norbert Kay) Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Kumanzi Phansi" (Ntokzin featuring Eemoh, Moscow on Keyz, Zar Keyz) 2023
"ithuba" (De Mthuda, Da Muziqal Chef featuring Eemoh)
"Akakhuzeki" (Da Muziqal Chef featuring Eemoh, De Mthuda)
"Koko" (Bulo, Myztro featuring ShaunMusiQ & Ftears, Infinite Motion, DeetheGeneral, Eemoh)
"iLanga Lami" (DJ Sasa, Dr Thulz featuring Eemoh)
"Esgela" (Aymos featuring Eemoh, Kabza De Small) 2024 Impilo
"Uthukela" (Mawhoo, Master KG featuring Harry Cane & Eemoh) Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography

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Extended plays

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  • See Da Lyt (2022)

Awards

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Metro FM Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "Sgudi Snyc" Song of the Year Nominated [10]
Best Amapiano Nominated
Best Music Video Nominated

South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "Sgudi Snyc" Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year Pending [11]
"Masithokoze" Pending
"Impumelelo" RiSA/RAV Music Video of the Year Pending
"Sgudi Snyc" Pending

References

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  1. ^ "Eemoh - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ "IMPUMELELO". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b "News24". News24. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  4. ^ Tebele, Mbali (6 December 2023). ""He's not a girl": Eemoh stuns fans after sharing that he's a boy not a woman". Briefly. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Kranskop artist releases second EP". South Africa: News24. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  6. ^ Masego Seemela. "Journey continues for amapiano pioneer DJ Stokie". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  7. ^ "RISING STAR | Emerging talent Eemoh set to make a lasting impression". SNL24. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Eemoh's first concert will colour Soweto purple". Citizen. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  10. ^ "All the winners from the Metro FM Awards 2024". DStv. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  11. ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (16 August 2024). "Samas announce Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year nominees". Independent Online. Retrieved 17 August 2024.