Cici (singer) explained

CiCi
Birth Name:Busisiwe Thwala
Birth Date:1987 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality:South African
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2015present
Television:Rhythm City (2016)
Awards:Metro FM Music Awards (Best R&B single. 2016)
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Instruments:Vocals
Alias:CiCi

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]

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

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

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
ZA
"Hamba" (Lady Amar, JL SA, Cici, Murumba Pitch) 2023 1 [7] RiSA: Platinum [8]
Thula (DJ Zinhle, Cici) —
"Mjolo" (Cici JL SA) 2024—
"Xola" (Msongi, Cici, Sir Trill, featuring Dot Mega)—
"Impumelelo" (Cici, Liema Pantsi) —
"Ibhanoyi" (Tee Jay, Cici featuring Seemah & Exclusive Drumz)—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

Television

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResults
202228th SAMAsBest Afro Pop AlbumSukulila[11] [12]
201824th SAMAsBest R&B/Soul/Reggae AlbumBusisiwe[13] [14]
201615th Metro FM Music AwardsBest R&B Single"Runaway"[15] [16]
Best Styled Video[17] [18]
Best Compilation Feature
2023Song of the Year "Hamba Juba" - Lady Amar, Cici, JL & Murumba Pitch [19] [20] [21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: mxolisisimanga . 2020-11-17 . Multi-talents star CICI continues to shine in the entertainment industry . 2023-03-22 . Soweto Urban . en-US . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322161022/https://sowetourban.co.za/83928/multi-talents-star-cici-continues-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry/ . live .
  2. Web site: Confirmed! Cici signs with Ambitiouz Entertainment . 2023-03-22 . TimesLIVE . en-ZA . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322171103/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2017-07-10-confirmed-cici-signs-with-ambitiouz-entertainment/ . live .
  3. Web site: CiCi leaves Arthur Mafokate’s label and joins Ambitiouz Entertainment . 2023-03-22 . Life . en-US . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322164823/https://www.news24.com/channel/cici-leaves-arthur-mafokates-label-and-joins-ambitiouz-entertainment-20170711 . live .
  4. Web site: Archived copy . 12 September 2023 . 1 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801155539/https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/dj-zinhle-and-cicis-viral-hit-heals-hearts-20230720 . live .
  5. Web site: Archived copy . 12 September 2023 . 10 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231010005401/https://briefly.co.za/entertainment/music/167321-dj-zinhles-thula-tops-metro-fms-music-chart-numbers-dont-lie/ . live .
  6. Web site: Cici uses case against Arthur to speak up against domestic violence eNCA . 2023-04-02 . www.enca.com . en . 2 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230402045939/https://www.enca.com/south-africa/cici-uses-her-case-to-boycott-domestic-violence . live .
  7. Web site: Lady Amar, Cici, Murumba Pitch and JL SA's collaboration, ‘Hamba Juba’, continues to top the radio charts. Oluthando. Keteyi. 2023-05-10. Independent Online. 2024-07-02.
  8. Web site: Certifications 2024. The Recording Industry of South Africa. 2024-07-02.
  9. Web site: Singer, Cici, set to play "gold digger" on Rhythm City . 2023-03-22 . Life . en-US . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322172739/https://www.news24.com/channel/singer-cici-set-to-play-gold-digger-on-rhythm-city-20160607 . live .
  10. Web site: Cici excited about making her acting debut on Rhythm City . 2023-03-22 . TimesLIVE . en-ZA . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322172738/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2016-06-06-cici-excited-about-making-her-acting-debut-on-rhythm-city-/ . live .
  11. Web site: 2022-08-27 . SAMAs 2022 Day 1: All the winners . 2023-03-22 . Music In Africa . en . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322160339/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/samas-2022-day-1-all-winners . live .
  12. Web site: Sabelo . 2022-06-07 . Full list of 2022 SAMA nominees . 2023-03-22 . HYPE . en-GB . 18 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418065053/https://hypemagazine.co.za/2022/06/07/ful-list-of-2022-sama-nominees/ . live .
  13. Web site: 2018-04-20 . Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Simphiwe top SAMAs nominations . 2023-03-22 . Music In Africa . en . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322160327/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/mafikizolo-mi-casa-and-simphiwe-top-samas-nominations . live .
  14. Web site: All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018 . 2023-03-22 . www.gq.co.za . en . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322160315/https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/all-the-winners-from-sama-awards-2018-16564938 . live .
  15. Web site: yomzansi . 2016-02-29 . WINNERS: 15th Metro FM Music Awards . 2023-03-22 . YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE . en-US . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322164059/https://www.yomzansi.com/2016/02/29/winners-15th-metro-fm-music-awards/ . live .
  16. Web site: All the winners of the 15th MetroFM Music Awards . 2023-03-22 . TimesLIVE . en-ZA . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322165559/https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2016-02-28-all-the-winners-of-the-15th-metrofm-music-awards/ . live .
  17. Web site: 2016-03-01 . 15th Metro FM Music Awards: The Complete Winners List . 2023-03-22 . BLQ Magazine . en-GB . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322164059/https://blaque.co.za/15th-metro-fm-music-awards-complete-winners-list/ . live .
  18. Web site: Best dressed at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards . 2023-03-22 . www.glamour.co.za . en . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322164058/https://www.glamour.co.za/celebrity-news/best-dressed-at-the-15th-metro-fm-music-awards-17308767 . live .
  19. Web site: Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards. Jade. Rhode. June 30, 2023. 24 July 2023. 21 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721140813/https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/here-are-the-2023-nominees-for-the-basadi-in-music-awards/. live.
  20. Web site: Basadi in Music Awards returns for second year — Here are the nominees. TimesLIVE. 24 July 2023. 28 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230728033641/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-06-30-basadi-in-music-awards-returns-for-second-year--here-are-the-nominees/. live.
  21. Web site: Basadi in Music Awards back to celebrate more women artists and creatives, with new categories. Drum. Digital. Drum. 24 July 2023. 19 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719221931/https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/basadi-in-music-awards-back-to-celebrate-more-women-artists-and-creatives-with-new-categories-20230714. live.

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