Babili Amos Shili, popularly known by his stage name Aymos is a South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.

Aymos
Birth nameBabili Aymos Shili
BornTembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2021–present

Early life and career

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He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir.[1]

In 2020, he released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga.[2] The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year.[3]

In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo.[4] The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo.[5]

In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon.[6]

His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa.[7][8]

In June 2024, Aymos announced his second studio album Impilo. [9][10] "10K Yey' nkomo", with Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha was released on August 16, 2024 as albums lead single.

The album was released on August 30, 2024.[11]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Yim Lo (2021)
  • Impilo (2024)

Extended Plays

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Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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"Fatela" (Aymos, Ami Faku) 2022 Multi-Platinum
"Macala" (Bru-C, Aymos, BL Zero)
"Ziyakhala" (M1llionz, Aymos, Mdu aka TRP)
"Mama"
"Vukani Bo Dakie" (Megadrumz, Aymos) 2023
"Izenzo" (Bassie, Aymos, T-Man SA) Multi-Platinum[13]
"Ungowami" (Mr Dutch, Aymos)
"Amandla" (featuring Jessica LM)
"Isgubhu" (Sam Deep, Aymos, Njelic)
"Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo) 2024 Non-album single
"Another Version of Us" (Sinzu77, Aymos) Non-album single
"Moya Munye" (Omhle Diya, Aymos) Non-album single
"10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha) Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref.
2021 South African Music Awards Best amapiano album Nominated [14]
Best duo/group of the year Nominated
South African Amapiano Music Awards Best amapiano collaboration Nominated
2022 Global Music Awards Africa Album/Ep of the Year Pending [15]
2024 Metro FM Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated [16]
Best Music Video Won
Best Male Won

References

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  1. ^ "10 Things You Should Know About Aymos Shili". theyanos.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Aymos Shili And Mas Musiq Are Back It With A Joint EP, 'Shonamalanga'". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Congratulations to our Sony Music Artists on their #SAMA27 Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Aymos on his 'afro-yano' debut album Yimi Lo". News24. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Out of his lockdown struggles, Aymos's new album 'Yimi Lo' is born". iol.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Choge, Peter (May 6, 2022). "Platoon releases second African lullabies album | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  7. ^ https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23835/at-aymos-shilis-fatela-reaches-platinum-status-surpasses-2-million-views
  8. ^ "'Fatela' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Moloi, Atlehang (June 25, 2024). "Aymos Has An Album On The Way | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  10. ^ Jabulani, John (June 27, 2024). "Aymos Is Dropping A New Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  11. ^ "Amapiano star Aymos to drop hit summer album, 'Impilo'". Independent Online. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  12. ^ "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. April 9, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  13. ^ "'Izenzo' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  14. ^ "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  15. ^ de Wee, Naledi (January 26, 2022). "South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations". The South African. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  16. ^ Shumba, Ano (April 3, 2024). "Metro FM Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved May 28, 2023.