Qwabe Twins Explained

Qwabe Twins
Alias:Q Twins
Origin:KwaZulu-Natal
Genre:Afro Pop
Years Active:2019–present
Label:Afrotaiment
Current Members:
  • Viggy Qwabe
  • Virginia Qwabe

Qwabe Twins is a South African Afro-pop duo formed in KwaZulu-Natal consisting of identical twins Virginia and Viggy Qwabe.[1] They were contestant on season 15 of the Idols South Africa.

Q Twins signed a record deal with Afrotaiment Records, released their debut studio album The Gift of Love (2020).

Their second studio album Words of Hope (2022), debuted number 3 in South Africa.

Career

Idols South Africa

In 2019, Qwabe Twins competed on season 15 of Idols South Africa. Virginia Qwabe performed "Khona" by Mafikizolo featuring Uhuru on the Top 5 and was eliminated. Soon after her sister elimination Viggy withdrew.[2]

2020-2022: The Gift of Love

Shortly after their exit on Idols South Africa,[3] [4] they signed a record deal with Afrotaiment Records [5] and released their breakthrough hit single "Hamba" featuring DJ Tira on November 29, 2019.[6] The song music video amassed 5 Million views on YouTube [7] and scooped award at the 2021 Afrotaiment awards.[8] Q Twins was nominated for Newest Find at the 2020 KZN Entertainment Awards.[9] [10] In September 18, their single "Show Me" featuring Jaziel Brothers was released.[11] On September 25, 2020, their debut studio album The Gift of Love was released in South Africa.[12] [6] At the 15th ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards, they were nominated for Best Traditional House Music Song and won two awards Female Artist/Group (The Gift of Love)[13] and Best Traditional Collaboration Song.[14]

In October 2021, their single "Ziyakhala" featuring Kabza De Small was released.[15] [16]

Their second studio album Words of Hope was released on November 17, 2021. It reached number 3 on iTunes Top Albums.

2023-present: Iqiniso

On October 27, 2023, their EP Iqiniso, was released.[17]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended play's

Achievements

Basadi in Music Awards

! |-|2023 |"Sobonana"|Duo/Collaboration of the Year | |[18]

KZN Entertainment Awards

! |-|2020| | Newest Find||

South African Traditional Music Awards

!|-|rowspan="3"|2021| The Gift of Love | Best Female Artist/Group|| rowspan="3"|[19] |-| "Laba Abantu"|Best Traditional Collaboration Song ||-|"Umuhle"||

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Qwabe Twins - Life and Family of Viggy and Virginia the 'Hamba' Singers . buzzsouthafrica. 2021-05-18. Queen. Thabisa. 18 May 2021 .
  2. Web site: Dramatic end for Qwabe twins on Idols SA - Zululand Observer . 2019-10-21. Wellington . Makwakwa. 21 October 2019 . Zululand Observer .
  3. Web site: The Q-Twins relive their journey after exiting Idols last year . Emmanuel. Tjiya. 2020-11-13. Sowetan LIVE.
  4. News: Idols SA' twins exit drama: There's a lot more to the story! Channel . Channel. 2019-10-24.
  5. Web site: Qwabe twins bag record deal with DJ Tira . 2020-11-25. Times LIVE. Kyle. Zeeman.
  6. News: Qwabe twins on being in the entertainment industry: "We are here to stay" Drum . Drum. South Africa . 2020-11-26. 2022-03-27. Nonkululeko . Mazibuko.
  7. Web site: Qwabe Twins Reach A Major Milestone For Their Music Video - SA Music Magazine . SA Music Magazine.
  8. Web site: Afrotainment artists honoured! . Daily SUN. 2021-06-26. Mavi. Ngcobo.
  9. Web site: Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards . 16 December 2020 . The South African.
  10. Web site: See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards. Fakaza News. Bukola. 2020-12-17.
  11. Web site: DJ Tira Previews New Song Off Q-Twins Upcoming Album Featuring Jaziel Brothers. Ubetoo. John. Jabulani. 17 March 2020 . 2020-03-17.
  12. Web site: 'We cannot be separated' - Qwabe Twins release their debut album . The Citizen. 2021-09-25.
  13. Web site: South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the nominees Music In Africa. Ano. Shumba. 7 October 2021. 2021-10-07.
  14. Web site: Satma nod for Idols SA stars Qwabe twins and Vhudie - Sunday World . Sunday World. Boitumelo. Kgobotlo. 2021-10-04.
  15. Web site: Q-Twins Announces Upcoming "Ziyakhala" Song Featuring Kabza De Small Release Date. John. Jabulani . 27 October 2021 . 2021-10-27 . Ubetoo .
  16. Web site: Shwashwi: Qwabe Twins Ziyakhala with Kabza. 30 October 2021. 2021-10-30. Sunday World.
  17. Web site: Qwabe twins release new EP Bona Magazine. Bona Magazine. 2023-10-31.
  18. Web site: Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards. Jade. Rhode. June 30, 2023.
  19. Web site: Qwabe twins win big at Satma Awards . Sowetan LIVE. 2021-11-29. 2021-11-28. Patience . Bambalele . subscription.

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