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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

Umbayimbayi

3

Umcebo

4

Eweni (feat. Anzo & Mzukulu)

5

Sayona

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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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Umsebenzi (Gold Deluxe)

2021

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Inkanyezi (Live)

2025

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

Single • 2024

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Mngani

Single • 2023

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Night & Day

Single • 2018

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Ngibongiseni

Single • 2024

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Apple Music Home Session: Sjava

Single • 2023

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Umphako

EP • 2018

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Ingunaphakade

Single • 2023

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Umbayimbayi

Single • 2023

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Last Call

Single • 2023

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Umama - A COLORS SHOW

Single • 2019

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Ikhandlela (feat. Bongane Sax & Tshego AMG)

Sjava • 68K views

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Umcebo (Official Music Video)

Sjava • 4.9M views

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Ngempela (Bonus Track) (feat. Howard)

Sjava & DJ Maphorisa • 10M views

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Angikdeli

Sjava • 18K views

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Eweni (feat. Mzukulu & Anzo)

Sjava • 292K views

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Abangani (feat. Emtee & Saudi)

Sjava • 9.1M views

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Uyaykhohlisa

Sjava • 15K views

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Umama

Sjava • 19M views

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Ngiyabonga

Sjava • 11K views

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

Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii • 6M views

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Uyena (Live)

Sjava • 3.2M views

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Kuye (Live)

Sjava • 1M views

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Indoda Enjani (Live)

Sjava • 313K views

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Moya Wami (Live)

Sjava • 105K views

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Amashidi Amhlope (Live)

Sjava • 56K views

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Typhoon (feat. Blue Pappi, Lowfeye, Sastii & Lacabra)

Qwellers & Sjava • 17K views

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Gusheshe (Live)

Sjava • 97K views

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Uyena (Live)

Sjava • 1.6M views

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Sanibonani (Live)

Sjava • 89K views

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Madibuseng (Live)

Sjava • 325K views

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Presenting Big Zulu

Playlist • YouTube Music

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Sjava Inkanyezi Live EP

Playlist • Sjava • 50K views

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Inkanyezi Live DVD

Playlist • Sjava • 1.2K views

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Isibuko Music Videos

Playlist • Sjava • 22K views

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INKANYEZI 2.0

Playlist • Sjava • 19K views

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

Playlist • Sjava • 1.3K views

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Simmy

689K monthly audience

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Azana

1.08M monthly audience

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Big Zulu

1.67M monthly audience

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Emtee

888K monthly audience

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Riky Rick

793K monthly audience

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Blaq Diamond

2.27M monthly audience

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AKA

1.21M monthly audience

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K.O

1.6M monthly audience

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Amanda Black

644K monthly audience

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Ami Faku

45.9K subscribers