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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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Ama hem hem (feat. ShaunMusiq)
Thatohatsi
2
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Uvalo
Usimamane
3
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Ibandla [Remix] (feat. Nasty C)
Ruff
4
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Umbayimbayi
Inkabi Zezwe
5
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Umama
Sjava

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

Singles & EPs

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Ama hem hem (feat. ShaunMusiq)

Single • 2026
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Last Call

Single • 2023
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Umbayimbayi

Single • 2023
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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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Ingunaphakade

Single • 2023
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Apple Music Home Session: Sjava

Single • 2023

Videos

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Ruff, Emtee, Sjava & Saudi - Ibandla (feat. Nasty C) [Remix] (Official Audio)

Emtee, Sjava, Saudi & Ruff • 400K views
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Abangani (feat. Emtee & Saudi)

Sjava • 11M views
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Umama

Sjava • 24M views
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Sjava & The Qwellers - Typhoon (Official Music Video) (feat. Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii)

Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii • 8.9M views
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Sjava - Ek'seni

Sjava • 8.6M views
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Uthando

Sjava • 11M views
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Eweni (feat. Mzukulu & Anzo)

Sjava • 1.9M views
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Umcebo (Official Music Video)

Sjava • 7.1M views
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Before

Sjava • 7.8M views

Live performances

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Sjava - Uyena (Official Live Video)

Sjava • 4.9M views
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Sjava - Madibuseng (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 420K views
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Gusheshe (Live)

Sjava • 199K views
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Sjava - Kuye (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.8M views
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Moya Wami (Live)

Sjava • 258K views
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Sjava - Typhoon Performance (feat. Blue Pappi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii)

Sjava & Qwellers • 20K views
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Sjava - Sleepover (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 872K views
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Sjava - Uyena (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.8M views
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Sanibonani (Live)

Sjava • 160K views

Featured on

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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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AmaPiano Trip

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Sjava

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INkanyezi NeZinkanyezi

Playlist • Sjava • 305K views
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Isibuko Music Videos

Playlist • Sjava • 35K views
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Ruff, Emtee, Sjava, Saudi - The Trap Temptations

Playlist • Sjava • 184K views
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Inkanyezi Live DVD

Playlist • Sjava • 8.5K views
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Sjava Inkanyezi Live EP

Playlist • Sjava • 64K 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 • 42K views

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