South African singer, rapper and actor (born 1983)
Sjava
Birth name
Jabulani Hadebe
Born
(1983-12-02) 2 December 1983 (age 40) Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Occupation(s)
Singer
rapper
songwriter
actor
Years active
2004–present
Musical career
Genres
African Trap Music (ATM)[1]
R&B
hip hop
Afro-pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Ambitiouz Entertainment (former)
1020 Cartel
African Trap Movement
Website
1020cartel.com
Jabulani Hadebe (born 2 December 1983),[2][3] known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including uGugu no Andile (2009).[4] He then rose to prominence on the drama series Zone 14, where he starred for three consecutive seasons, Isibaya and the second season of eHostela. Sjava ventured into the music industry and signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment. He gained mainstream popularity after he was featured on Miss Pru's acclaimed song "Ameni" in 2015.
Sjava's debut album, Isina Muva (2016), introduced his experimental sound which fuses African pop styles, hip hop and contemporary R&B.[5] His second studio album, Umqhele, was released in 2018 to a critical acclaim. Umqhele, which continues with his fusion sound, grew his African-influenced image, and consolidated to other international regions (mainly in Africa). Before Umqhele, Sjava also released his debut EP, Umphako, in 2018.[6]
Following departure with his former label Sjava and Ruff co-founded 1020 Cartel, released his extended play Umsebenzi (2020), which was certified Gold in South Africa.
His third studio album Isibuko (2023), debuted number one and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
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Jabulani Hadebe (born 2 December 1983), known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005...
established in 2019 by Sjava and Ruff. Since its formation, the label has signed and released projects for artists including Sjava himself, Yallunder, Nue...
Isibuko is a third studio album by South African singer Sjava, released through 1020 Cartel on January 27, 2023. Production was handled by his frequent...
singer-songwriter Sjava, released through Ambitiouz Entertainment on 22 July 2016. The album was certified Gold in South Africa. All tracks are written by Sjava Isina...
Styled Artist where he was nominated alongside the likes of Mafikizolo, Sjava, Daliwonga and Sino Msolo. Masia, Gloria (26 November 2021). "Musa Keys'...
Big Zulu released on November 25, 2022. On March 17, 2023, Big Zulu and Sjava announced the working on their joint album Ukhamba as duo Inkabi Zezwe....
Africa, as album's lead single from debut studio album Ukhamba. Written by Sjava, Big Zulu and production was handled by Xowla. It debuted number one and...
Inkabi Zezwe is a South African duo composed of Sjava and Big Zulu formed in 2022. Their debut single "Umbayimbayi", charted number 1 and certified 4×...
number 9 on Radio Monitor Charts. "10k" featuring South African singer Sjava was released on June 10, 2022. Their twelfth studio album Idwala was released...
Ichwane Lenyoka. The song reached number 1 in South Africa . "Home" featuring Sjava was released 2021. Lwah apperead on a joint album of Nkabi Records Inkabi...
perform in a fashion show On May 2, 2019, their single "Memeza" featuring Sjava was released, as album's lead single. The song peaked number 9 on Radio...
Umsebenzi is an extended play by South African singer-songwriter and rapper Sjava. It was released on 4 December 2020 through 1020 Cartel. It features guest...
K.O led the nomination list with seven nominations followed by rappers Sjava and the late AKA with six nominations each. Below is the full list of nominees...
"Amakhehla" is a song by South African singer-songwriter and rapper Sjava, uDumakahle, Anzo featuring Vernotile from his third studio album, Isibuko (2023)...
Nandi Nyembe, actress Lunga Shabalala, actor and television personality Sjava, actor and musician Siyabonga Shibe, actor Linda Sibiya, radio host, radio...
subsequent to the release of her single "Ameni" with guest appearances from Sjava, Emtee, Saudi, A-Reece, Fifi Cooper and B3nchmarQ. She signed a recording...
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