Busisiwe Thwala (born 15 February 1987), is a South African singer-songwriter and actress prominently known under the alias of Cici (often stylized CiCi) who gained recognition in late 2015 subsequent to the release of her single "Runaway".[1]
CiCi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Busisiwe Thwala 15 February 1987 Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Television | Rhythm City (2016) |
| Awards | Metro FM Music Awards (Best R&B single. 2016) |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | CiCi |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels |
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| Website | instagram.com/cici |
The "Runaway" single won her two awards in 2016 at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards. In 2017 she left her ex-partner's and manager's (Arthur Mafokate) record label 999 and went on to sign a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment.[2][3]
She put out two albums titled Busisiwe (2017) and Sukulila (2021) under the latter label.
Cici made collaboration with DJ Zinhle, "Thula" released on July 7, 2023. It debuted number 3 and charted number 1 on Metro FM Top 30 Countdown Charts.[4][5]
Feuds edit
After signing a recording contract with 999 music in 2016, In 2017 Cici opened a domestic violence case against her former boss and ex-lover Arthur Mafokate, Mafokate retaliated by opening a counter-charge for assault.[6]
Discography edit
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rhythm City | Lihle | Recurring role | [9][10] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28th SAMAs | Best Afro Pop Album | Sukulila | Nominated | [7][11] |
| 2018 | 24th SAMAs | Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | Busisiwe | Nominated | [8][12] |
| 2016 | 15th Metro FM Music Awards | Best R&B Single | "Runaway" | Won | [13][14] |
| Best Styled Video | Won | [15][16] | |||
| Best Compilation Feature | Won | [1] | |||
| 2023 | Basadi in Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Hamba Juba" - Lady Amar, Cici, JL & Murumba Pitch | Pending | [17][18] |
References edit
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- ^ "Confirmed! Cici signs with Ambitiouz Entertainment". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "CiCi leaves Arthur Mafokate's label and joins Ambitiouz Entertainment". Life. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
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- ^ a b "SAMAs 2022 Day 1: All the winners". Music In Africa. 27 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Simphiwe top SAMAs nominations". Music In Africa. 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Singer, Cici, set to play "gold digger" on Rhythm City". Life. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Cici excited about making her acting debut on Rhythm City". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ Sabelo (7 June 2022). "Full list of 2022 SAMA nominees". HYPE. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018". www.gq.co.za. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ yomzansi (29 February 2016). "WINNERS: 15th Metro FM Music Awards". YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "All the winners of the 15th MetroFM Music Awards". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "15th Metro FM Music Awards: The Complete Winners List". BLQ Magazine. 1 March 2016. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ "Best dressed at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards". www.glamour.co.za. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- ^ Rhode, Jade (30 June 2023). "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards". Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Basadi in Music Awards returns for second year — Here are the nominees". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Digital, Drum. "Basadi in Music Awards back to celebrate more women artists and creatives, with new categories". Drum. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
