Aymos

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Aymos
Born
Babili Aymos Shili

(1995-01-17) January 17, 1995 (age 31)
Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2021–present
Labels
  • Lyf Styl Entertainment
  • Sound African Recordings
  • PLATOON

Babili Amos Shili (born January 17, 1995) mononymously known as Aymos, is a South African singer and songwriter.[1] He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.[2][3]

Early life

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Aymos was born and bred in Thembisa, Gauteng, South Africa.[4] He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir.[5]

Career

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In 2020, Aymos released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga.[6] The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year.[7] In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo.[8] The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo.[9]

In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon.[10] His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa.[11][12]

In June 2024, Aymos announced his second studio album Impilo.[13][14] "10K Yey' nkomo", with Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha was released on August 16, 2024 as albums lead single. The album was released on August 30, 2024.[15]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Yim Lo (2021)
  • Impilo (2024)

Extended Plays

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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
"Fatela" (Aymos, Ami Faku) 2022 — Multi-Platinum
"Macala" (Bru-C, Aymos, BL Zero) —
"Ziyakhala" (M1llionz, Aymos, Mdu aka TRP)
"Mama" —
"Vukani Bo Dakie" (Megadrumz, Aymos) 2023 —
"Izenzo" (Bassie, Aymos, T-Man SA) — Multi-Platinum[17]
"Ungowami" (Mr Dutch, Aymos)
"Amandla" (featuring Jessica LM)
"Isgubhu" (Sam Deep, Aymos, Njelic)
"Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo) 2024 — Non-album single
"Another Version of Us" (Sinzu77, Aymos) — Non-album single
"Moya Munye" (Omhle Diya, Aymos) — Non-album single
"10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha) — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref.
2021 South African Music Awards Best amapiano album Nominated [18]
Best duo/group of the year Nominated
South African Amapiano Music Awards Best amapiano collaboration Nominated
2022 Global Music Awards Africa Album/Ep of the Year Won [19]
2024 Metro FM Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated [20]
Best Music Video Won
Best Male Won

References

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