| Origin: | Maputo, Mozambique |
| Genre: | Amapiano, Afrobeat |
| Years Active: | 2021-present |
| Label: | Geobek Records |
| Current Members: |
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Yaba Buluku Boyz are African music trio composed of DJ Tarico, Nelson Tivane and Preck from Mozambique. They found International success in 2021 following the release of their debut single as a group “Yaba Buluku Remix”, described as one of the biggest collaborations in Africa at the time.[1] They have been credited for promoting Mozambique and its culture musically.[2]
The trio, Tarico, Tivane and Preck are both from Maputo, Mozambique, Tarico serves as the record producer and sound engineer of the group, Tivane is the songwriter of the group while Preck is the recording artist of the group.[3] [4]
The trio was discovered and formed by George Beke,[5] and was subsequently formed in 2021 after they found International success following the release of “Yaba Buluku (Remix)” featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy which became a face of amapiano after receiving traction on social media.[6] [7] The song peaked at number 1 on Viral 50 South Africa and number 5 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top Triller chart.[8] [9] The trio name, Yaba Buluku Boyz was derived from the song title.
In 2021, they received 5 awards nominations at the 2021 AFRIMA awards, and 2 nominations at the 2021 AFRIMMA USA awards.[10] [11] [12]
| 2021 | “Yaba Buluku” (featuring Burna Boy) | Non-album single |
| “Tell Somebody” (featuring Effyzzie Music and Yemi Alade) | ||
| “Waka Waka (Moza Remix)” (featuring Zoro) | ||
| 2022 | “Wa Kula” (featuring Jah Prayzah) | |
| “Wa Kula (Extended)” | ||
| “Hold You” (featuring Töme) | ||
| “Swilo Swamina” (featuring Makhadzi) | ||
| 2023 | “The One (Chop Life)” (featuring Crayon) | |
| “Madam De Madam” (featuring Falz) | ||
| "Lala" (featuring Harmonize) |