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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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Uvalo
Usimamane
2
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Umbayimbayi
Inkabi Zezwe
3
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Umcebo
Sjava
4
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Umama
Sjava
5
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Sayona
Inkabi Zezwe

Albums

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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

Singles & EPs

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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

Videos

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Sjava X Isitimela Sabantu

Sjava • 13K views
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Eweni (feat. Mzukulu & Anzo)

Sjava • 667K views
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Before

Sjava • 6.6M views
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Umcebo (Official Music Video)

Sjava • 5.5M views
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Abangani (feat. Emtee & Saudi)

Sjava • 9.7M views
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Linda

Sjava • 413K views
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Umama

Sjava • 21M views
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Sjava & The Qwellers - Typhoon (Official Music Video) (feat. Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii)

Blue Papi, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Sastii • 6.7M views
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Uthando

Sjava • 9.5M views

Live performances

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Sjava - Uyena (Official Live Video)

Sjava • 3.9M views
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Moya Wami (Live)

Sjava • 164K views
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Indoda Enjani (Live)

Sjava • 333K views
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Sjava - Kuye (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.2M views
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Gusheshe (Live)

Sjava • 139K views
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Amashidi Amhlope (Live)

Sjava • 75K views
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Sjava - Sleepover (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 660K views
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Sjava - Madibuseng (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 354K views
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Sjava - Uyena (Live) | Official Audio | Inkanyezi EP

Sjava • 1.6M views
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Sanibonani (Live)

Sjava • 121K views

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Presenting Big Zulu

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Sjava

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Sjava Inkanyezi Live EP

Playlist • Sjava • 56K 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 • 34K views
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Isibuko Music Videos

Playlist • Sjava • 26K views
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Inkanyezi Live DVD

Playlist • Sjava • 3.8K views

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