Babalwa M
Babalwa M | |
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| Also known as | Babalwa M |
| Born | Babalwa Mavuso January 25, 1994 Orlando, Soweto, South Africa |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Amapiano |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Mavuso Business Solutions |
Spouse | Thato Kelvin Ledwaba |
Babalwa Mavuso (born 25 January 1994), professionally known as Babalwa M, is a South African singer-songwriter.[1] Born in Orlando, Soweto and grew up in Protea Glen, Babalwa first gained recognition after releasing her extended play Bayeke in 2020.
Career
[edit | edit source]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 Candour, 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]
Babalwa released her studio album Acquiesce, on November 28, 2025.[7] The album entered Apple Top 5 albums charts South Africa at No. 4 and reached No. 1.[8]
Discography
[edit | edit source]- Bayeke (2020)
- Aluta Continua (2021)
- Pisces (2024)
- Candour (2024)
- Acquiesce (2025)
Singles
[edit | edit source]As lead artist
[edit | edit source]| 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 | — | RISA: Gold | Non-album single | |||
| "Melusi" (Mzizi, Balawa M featuring Stixx) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "uValo" (Jazzworx, Thukuthela, Babalwa M featuring Dlala Thukzin | 2025 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Other charted and certified songs
[edit | edit source]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Inhilziyo" (Mas Musiq featuring Babalwa M) | 2021 | — | RiSA: Platinum[9] | Auti 'eSharp | |||
| "Kusezo Khanya" (Sam Deep, Playgal featuring De Mthuda, Babalwa M, Sipho Magudulela) | 2022 | — | RiSA: Platinum[9] | Non-album single | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Achievements
[edit | edit source]Basadi in Music Awards
[edit | edit source]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Bothata" | Amapiano Artist of the Year | Won | [10] |
| "Mthuthuzeli" - Babalwa M and Yallunder | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
Metro FM Music Awards
[edit | edit source]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Herself | Best Female Artist | Pending | [11] |
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