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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.

Songs

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Ibandla
Ruff
2
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Uvalo
Usimamane
3
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Ivangeli (feat. Thabo Smol)
Ruff
4
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How Many Times
Ruff
5
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All The Time (feat. Vuyo Manyike)
Ruff

Albums

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The Trap Temptations

2026
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Isibuko

2023
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Inkanyezi 2.0 (Live)

2025
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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

Videos

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Sjava - Ek'seni

Sjava • 8.1M views
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Umcebo (Official Music Video)

Sjava • 6.6M views
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Before

Sjava • 7.4M views
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Sjava & The Qwellers - Typhoon (Official Music Video) (feat. Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii)

Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii • 8.1M views
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Umama

Sjava • 23M views
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Uthando

Sjava • 10M views
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Eweni (feat. Mzukulu & Anzo)

Sjava • 1.5M views
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Abangani (feat. Emtee & Saudi)

Sjava • 10M views

Live performances

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Sjava - Uyena (Official Live Video)

Sjava • 4.7M views
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Moya Wami (Live)

Sjava • 241K views
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Sjava - Kuye (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.7M views
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Sjava - Madibuseng (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 405K views
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Sanibonani (Live)

Sjava • 154K views
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Sjava - Sleepover (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 824K views
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Gusheshe (Live)

Sjava • 188K views
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Sjava - Uyena (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.7M views
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Indoda Enjani (Live)

Sjava • 374K views

Featured on

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Presenting Big Zulu

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Afro Hip Hop Hotlist

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Sjava

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INkanyezi NeZinkanyezi

Playlist • Sjava • 254K views
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Isibuko Music Videos

Playlist • Sjava • 32K views
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Ruff, Emtee, Sjava, Saudi - The Trap Temptations

Playlist • Sjava • 64K views
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Inkanyezi Live DVD

Playlist • Sjava • 7.2K views
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Sjava Inkanyezi Live EP

Playlist • Sjava • 62K 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 • 41K views

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