Busiswa is one of the top South African musicians who continues to command the attention of uncountable people globally.
Her hard work, passion for music and poetry and commitment to her role as a mother are admirable.
Recently, she attracted the attention of a worldwide superstar and worked with her on a fascinating project.
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Find out who she worked with!
Her birth date fell on the 8th of November 1988.
Her star sign is Scorpio, and she comes from the Xhosa community.
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How old is Busiswa?
Busiswa age is 32 years in 2020.
What is Busiswa real name?
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When she was only 15 years old, she developed a keen interest in poetry and began writing poems.
She was in grade 11 at the time.
The poet made her first performance during her grandmother’s interment ceremony.
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In 2005, she decided to advance her poetry skills by joining the Young Basadzi Women of Poetry.
She has been performing poetry during talent shows, at corporate events and during poem sessions since then.
Today, she hosts1st Word Sessions, a monthly poetry event.
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The event is usually held at the Bat Centre, Durban.
After completing her high school education, Busiswa continued performing poetry as she sought a job.
Soon, she secured employment at an art centre where she taught children the different types of art.
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In late 2011, Oskido asked Busi to recordMy Name Iswhich DJ Zintle produced.
She was the co-writer in the song.
Busi then relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa together with the rest of the Kalawa Jazmee Records team.
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She performed in countries such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Angola.
It was also nominated for theRecord of the Yearaward at the South African Music Awards.
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The jam gained popularity and was a top dance hit.
The chorus of this jam is catchy.
She performed the song during the award ceremony.
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In November the same year, the now-famous actress released another single,.Lahlafeatured DJ Bucks and Uhuru.
It has over 2 million views on YouTube so far.
She and DJ Bucks performed the song live on Live Amp, a show that airs on SABC1.
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She also performed Lahla at the Metro FM Awards in 2015.
September 2016 saw Busi joining the Clash of the Choirs in the fourth season.
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Busi announced the release of her debut album,Highly Favoured, in August 2017.
The album was nominated for theBest Kwaito Albumaward at the South Africa Music Awards.
She was also nominated for theBest Female Artistaward at the same award show.
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That year, she featured inIsichathuloby Tipcee andVuvushkaby DJ Maphorisa.
It features Busi as well as TNS.
The singer and poet later announced her Busiswa 2018 album release on Instagram.
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She releasedSummer Life, the second album, on the 12th of November 2018.
The album was an independent release under her new label, Busiswa Entertainment.
Busiswa is among the most popular songs on the album.
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She guides and assists children to appreciate visual arts and poetry.
She also works closely with the Department of Education in Umlazi District to foster youth development and education.
Here, she tutors the young people on public speaking, performance poetry and debating.
The big news!
The album also features severalAfrican artistssuch as Tiwa Savage and Mr. Eazi.
The songs Moonchild and Tierra Whack made by Beyonce, are featured by Nija and Busiswa.
It is a big accomplishment to work with Beyonce!
However, she is yet to disclose the amount of money she pockets each month from her busy career.
Establishing Busiswa net worth is thus very difficult.
Personal life
Busi keeps her personal life away from the media.
On the 8th of November 2017, she took to Instagram to announce her pregnancy.
“Busiswa pregnant” news were welcomed with love and support from her fans.
Shegave birth to her sonon the 8th of January 2018.
Lakhanya Gqulu is the name of Busiswa child.
Katlego Mlangeni is Busiswa baby father.
The poet and musician is yet to get married.
From this page, her fans see her pictures, some of which feature her son, Lakhanya Gqulu.
She starred in the song, My Power alongside Beyonce and other artists.
Her fans love and appreciate her, and hope to see more of her work in the future.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
you might email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.
