Cici (singer)

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CiCi
Born
Busisiwe Thwala

(1987-02-15) 15 February 1987 (age 37)
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2015–present
TelevisionRhythm City (2016)
AwardsMetro FM Music Awards (Best R&B single. 2016)
Musical career
Also known asCiCi
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Websiteinstagram.com/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[edit]

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[edit]

  • Busisiwe (2021)[7]
  • Sukulila (2017)[8]

Filmography[edit]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Rhythm City Lihle Recurring role [9][10]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award ceremony Category Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2022 28th SAMAs Best Afro Pop Album Sukulila Nominated [7][11]
2018 24th SAMAs Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album Busisiwe Nominated [8][12]
2016 15th Metro FM Music Awards Best R&B Single "Runaway" Won [13][14]
Best Styled Video Won [15][16]
Best Compilation Feature Won [1]
2023 Basadi in Music Awards Song of the Year "Hamba Juba" - Lady Amar, Cici, JL & Murumba Pitch Pending [17][18]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b mxolisisimanga (17 November 2020). "Multi-talents star CICI continues to shine in the entertainment industry". Soweto Urban. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Confirmed! Cici signs with Ambitiouz Entertainment". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  3. ^ "CiCi leaves Arthur Mafokate's label and joins Ambitiouz Entertainment". Life. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Cici uses case against Arthur to speak up against domestic violence | eNCA". www.enca.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  7. ^ a b "SAMAs 2022 Day 1: All the winners". Music In Africa. 27 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Simphiwe top SAMAs nominations". Music In Africa. 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Singer, Cici, set to play "gold digger" on Rhythm City". Life. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Cici excited about making her acting debut on Rhythm City". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  11. ^ Sabelo (7 June 2022). "Full list of 2022 SAMA nominees". HYPE. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  12. ^ "All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018". www.gq.co.za. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  13. ^ yomzansi (29 February 2016). "WINNERS: 15th Metro FM Music Awards". YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  14. ^ "All the winners of the 15th MetroFM Music Awards". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  15. ^ "15th Metro FM Music Awards: The Complete Winners List". BLQ Magazine. 1 March 2016. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  16. ^ "Best dressed at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards". www.glamour.co.za. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  17. ^ Rhode, Jade (30 June 2023). "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards". Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  18. ^ "Basadi in Music Awards returns for second year — Here are the nominees". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  19. ^ Digital, Drum. "Basadi in Music Awards back to celebrate more women artists and creatives, with new categories". Drum. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.

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