Afrotraction Explained
| Afrotraction |
| Birth Name: | Mzwandile Moya |
| Birth Date: | 1983 4, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Nelspruit, South Africa |
| Origin: | Nelspruit, South Africa |
| Occupation: | Singer, Record producer |
| Years Active: | 1994–present |
| Label: | Independent |
Mzwandile Moya (born April 16, 1983), known by his stage name Afrotraction, is a South African R&B and neo soul musician and producer. Born and raised in Nelspruit, his professional musical career began in 2006. Moya comes from a musical family and his love for music was triggered at an early age. Moya is a self-taught pianist and bassist singing in Siswati in neo soul and R&B styles, and he has worked with many South African artists of different genres.[1] [2]
His studio album For The Lovers (2014) earned him best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album at the 21st South African Music Awards.
Moya's fifth studio album Relationships (2017) became his best-selling album.[3] It was preceded by 5 singles; "Ngiphelele", "Ngeke K’lunge", "Ngimtholile", "Angeke", "Imali Yamalobolo".
Career
Growing up Moya was a keyboard player at his church, before venturing into music and signing a recording deal with Electromode in 2006 as a record producer.[4] [5]
Africa. Love. Music was released on October 7, 2022.
Discography
studio albums
- Soul Deep (2009)
- Soulfully Yours (2011)
- For The Lovers (2014)
- Love & Respect (2016)
- Relationships (2017)
- The Gospel Of Afrotraction: Moya Movement (2020)
- The Launch of JazzYano (2021)
- Africa. Love. Music (2022)
studio EP's
- Love Over Dose (L.O.D EP) (2019)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Results | |
|---|
| 2013 | 14th Metro FM Awards | Best Afro-pop Album For the Lovers | | [6] |
| 2018 | | Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album for their album For the Lovers | | [7] [8] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Afrotraction at Montecasino. Montecasino.co.za. 18 November 2014. 23 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150523015512/http://www.montecasino.co.za/whatson/Events/Pages/Afrotraction.aspx. dead.
- Web site: Album Review: Afrotraction - 'Soul Deep' - Times LIVE. Boitumelo Tlhoaele. Times LIVE. 18 November 2014.
- Web site: WATCH: Afrotraction - As'jabule Music video. 14 November 2017. 25 April 2021. 23 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220423192904/https://samusicmag.co.za/2017/11/watch-afrotraction-asjabule-music-video/amp/. dead.
- Web site: I am doing this for longevity and not popularity – Afrotraction on his 17-year music career. 25 January 2023. Vuyo. Skota. Drum. subscription. 2024-05-21.
- Web site: Afrotraction - South Africa's Neo-Soul Star Shines Bright. The Go-To Guy. Charlene. Bekker. November 22, 2023. 2024-06-21.
- Web site: WINNERS of 14th Metro FM Music Awards YoMzansi. YoMzansi. 2015-02-28.
- Web site: SAMA 2018 winners so far. zalebs.com. 22 June 2020.
- Web site: The full list of SAMA nominees . news24.com. 20 April 2018.
