South African Afro pop duo, song writers, and producers
Blaq Diamond
Origin
Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal
Genres
R&B
Afro-pop[1]
Years active
2011-present
Labels
Ambitiouz Entertainment
(Former)
Umuthi Records (Current)
Members
Ndumiso Mdletshe Sphelele Dunywa
Blaq Diamond (stylized BlaQ Diamond) is a South African Afro pop duo from Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal.
They met in 2010 on a school trip where both participated in a music cypher in the school bus. They signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment, releasing their debut album Inqola (2017), which became their first iTunes number one.
The band first gained prominence for their single "Ibhanoyi" released 2019, which received "SAMA Record of the year" .[2]
Their second studio album Umuthi (2020), spawned two platinum selling singles "Ibhanoyi" and "Love Letter".[3][4]
^"Afro Pop duo Blaq Diamond joins us as our Friday profile". 702.co.za. 6 April 2019.
^"2020 Record of the Year Winner : blaq Diamond – Ibhanoyi". Retrieved 2020-11-07.
^"Blaq Diamond Goes Multi-Platinum on Umuthi Album and Three Singles". 16 January 2021. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
BlaqDiamond (stylized BlaQDiamond) is a South African Afro pop duo from Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal. They met in 2010 on a school trip where both participated...
KLY, DJ Citi Lyts, Saudi & NEO. In May 2020, Sjava departed the label. BlaqDiamond were guests in "Podcast and Chill with MacG" were they announced that...
are in bold. Artist Of The Year Top 5 1. Makhadzi 2. Ethyl Ether 3. BlaqDiamond 4. Reece Madlisa and Zuma 5. HLE CAPASSO Most Streamed Song of The Year...
his love for his culture in everything he does". Drum. "Channel O - BlaqDiamond, Mduduzi, Big Zulu Dominate — Channel O Top 30 h". Channel 0. Retrieved...
platinum. On 26 September 2020, she released a single "Imali" featuring BlaqDiamond. The song was certified platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa...
take home a SAMA award.[citation needed] "Price to Pay" together with BlaqDiamond and Malome Vector was released on 8 May 2020. The song was certified...
and record producer Miss Pru DJ, it features guest appearances from BlaqDiamond and Malome Vector. The single was released on 8 May 2020 through Ambitiouz...
musician DJ Lag, Dj DJ Tira, musician DJ Zinhle, Dj and businesswoman BlaqDiamond, music duo Nandi Madida, musician and businesswoman Imithente, musicians...
released on 4 November, but postponed to 18 November 2022. It features BlaqDiamond, Big Zulu, Penny Penny, Yaba Buluku Boyz, Mr Brown. It reached number...
2021. "SAMA27 Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year topped by BlaqDiamond, MFR Souls and Nasty C". samusicawards. Retrieved May 21, 2021. Bukola...
Double Cross performed by Psyfo 2021 Miss Pru DJ - Price to Pay ft. BlaqDiamond, Malome Vector MFR Souls - Amanikiniki ft. Major League DJz, Kamo Mphela...
Africa Music Awards. Leading the list of nominees was South African duo, BlaqDiamond with eight nominations, followed by Focalistic with seven. Wizkid, Omah...
place in Lilongwe with foreign performances from South Africa's duo of BlaqDiamond and Daliwonga who warmed up the stage for night's headline artist from...
Mai Eliminated ZanoThando Ngxito 5 "Price To Pay" by Miss Pru feat. BlaqDiamond Safe Ntokozo Mvelase 6 "Happiness" by Kelly Khumalo Safe Brandon Dhludhlu...
and Tyler ICU featuring Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca "Summer Yo Muthi" – BlaqDiamond "Phakade Lami" – Nomfundo Moh featuring Sha Sha and Ami Faku "Nkulunkulu"...
– Shekhinah Yellow – Shane Eagle The New Era Session – Rouge BlaqDiamond – BlaqDiamond Songs About You – Thabsie Best Rock Album Selfmedikasie - Fokofpolisiekar...
Spectacular Culoe De Song Newest Find Sithelo The DJ ‡ Sbahle Qwabe Twins BlaqDiamond TNS Nondumiso Jozana Mnqobi Yazo Best TV Presenter (Male) Robert Marawa...
On October 14, 2009, the group released their debut single album, Just BLAQ, which topped various online and offline music charts in South Korea. The...
– Shekhinah Yellow – Shane Eagle The New Era Session – Rouge BlaqDiamond – BlaqDiamond Songs About You – Thabsie 25th SAMA (2019) Sho Madjozi – Limpopo...
Album of the Year Female Artist of the Year Male Artist of the Year BlaqDiamond - Ibhanoyi Semi Tee - Labantwana Ama Uber feat. Miano & Dee Black Motion...
Hommie Quan – "Run it Up" Nasty C – "There They Go" Miss Pru DJ featuring BlaqDiamond & Malome Vector – "Price to Pay" AKA – "Energy" Cassper Nyovest featuring...
African artists. The nominees were announced on 4 October 2021. Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz and Tayc received the most nominations with six each, ahead of Wizkid...