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Sjava

Sjava (Jabulani Makhubo-Hadebe) is a multi-award-winning artist from KwaZulu-Natal whose raw storytelling and soulful sound have reshaped the Afro Soul and Hip Hop landscape. Since his 2016 debut Isina Muva which went straight to #1 on iTunes and won multiple awards. Sjava has built a legacy rooted in authenticity and cultural pride. He has released acclaimed projects including Umqhele (Album of the Year, SAMAs), Umsebenzi, and Isibuko (certified Gold within a month, 5 SAMA nominations). Sjava has also made his mark globally, featuring on the Grammy-nominated Black Panther soundtrack and performing to sold-out crowds across South Africa. Beyond music, he co-founded the 1020 Cartel label, collaborated with Big Zulu as Inkabi Zezwe (covering GQ Magazine), and continues to merge fashion, storytelling, and sound through groundbreaking partnerships. In 2025, he dropped Inkanyezi Live EP and Inkanyezi Live DVD, further cementing his place as a custodian of African music. Recognized with Metro FM, SAMA, BET, and AFRIMA awards and now a voting member of The Recording Academy - Sjava remains a powerful voice for the unheard, honoring the past while boldly shaping the future of African sound.

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Uvalo

2

Umcebo

3

Sayona

4

Eweni (feat. Anzo & Mzukulu)

5

Umbayimbayi

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iNkanyezi NeZinkanyezi

2026

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Umsebenzi (Gold Deluxe)

2021

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Inkanyezi (Live)

2025

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Isibuko (Deluxe)

2024

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Umqhele

2018

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Ukhamba

2023

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Isina Muva

2017

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Isibuko

2023

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Inkanyezi 2.0 (Live)

2025

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Love is still the answer (feat. Mariechan, Masandi & Lebo sekgobela)

Single • 2024

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Umntu

Single • 2023

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Umama - A COLORS SHOW

Single • 2019

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Ngibongiseni

Single • 2024

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Mngani

Single • 2023

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Night & Day

Single • 2018

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Ingunaphakade

Single • 2023

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Apple Music Home Session: Sjava

Single • 2023

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Last Call

Single • 2023

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Umbayimbayi

Single • 2023

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Umcebo (Official Music Video)

Sjava • 6.1M views

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Ngempela (Bonus Track) (feat. Howard)

Sjava & DJ Maphorisa • 11M views

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Amafu

Sjava • 2.5M views

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Eweni (feat. Mzukulu & Anzo)

Sjava • 1.1M views

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Abangani (feat. Emtee & Saudi)

Sjava • 10M views

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Before

Sjava • 7.1M views

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Umama

Sjava • 22M views

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Sjava & The Qwellers - Typhoon (Official Music Video) (feat. Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii)

Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii • 7.5M views

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Uthando

Sjava • 10M views

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Sjava - Ek'seni

Sjava • 7.6M views

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Sjava - Uyena (Official Live Video)

Sjava • 4.4M views

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Moya Wami (Live)

Sjava • 218K views

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Power

Sjava & Nontokozo Mkhize • 1.4K views

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Sjava - Kuye (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.5M views

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Sjava - Madibuseng (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 390K views

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Sanibonani (Live)

Sjava • 146K views

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Sjava - Sleepover (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 774K views

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Gusheshe (Live)

Sjava • 175K views

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Sjava - Uyena (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.7M views

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Indoda Enjani (Live)

Sjava • 361K views

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Presenting Big Zulu

Playlist • YouTube Music

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Afro Hip Hop Hotlist

Playlist • YouTube Music

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INkanyezi NeZinkanyezi

Playlist • Sjava • 200K views

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Inkanyezi Live DVD

Playlist • Sjava • 5.9K views

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Sjava Inkanyezi Live EP

Playlist • Sjava • 60K views

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Red Bull 64 Bars - 'Nkabi FC' by Sjava ft Stallion | YFM

Playlist • Sjava • 1.4K views

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INKANYEZI 2.0

Playlist • Sjava • 39K views

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Isibuko Music Videos

Playlist • Sjava • 30K views

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Mnqobi Yazo

391K monthly audience

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Samthing Soweto

1.24M monthly audience

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Cassper Nyovest

1.37M monthly audience

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Riky Rick

1.03M monthly audience

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De Mthuda

1.85M monthly audience

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Mlindo The Vocalist

1.73M monthly audience

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Anatii

1M monthly audience

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Nomfundo Moh

1.36M monthly audience

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Ami Faku

50.6K subscribers

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K.O

1.92M monthly audience