Yaba Buluku Boyz

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Yaba Buluku Boyz
OriginMaputo, Mozambique
GenresAmapiano, Afrobeat
Years active2021-present
LabelsGeobek Records
Members

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]

Background[edit]

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]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

Year Track Album
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)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Simon, Stephanie (2021-07-14). "Mozambican Artist features Burna Boy on 'Yaba Buluku' Remix". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  2. ^ "Mozambique's DJ Tàrico, Preck & Nelson Tivane duel Burna Boy in cross-cultural street dance in video for; Yaba Buluku remix | Ghana Music". 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  3. ^ Pulse, Pop (2021-11-04). "Poppulse Exclusive: Yaba Buluku". Pop Pulse SA. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  4. ^ Magazine, Rededit (2022-02-01). "Mozambique To Nigeria - Yaba Buluku Boyz". Rededit Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  5. ^ "Meet DJ Tarico, Preck and Nelson Tivane, the makers of smash hit single, 'Yaba Buluku' [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  6. ^ Native, The (2021-06-28). "Best New Music: Burna Boy breathes new life into "Yaba Buluku Remix"". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  7. ^ "Watch The Snippet For DJ Tarico & Burna Boy's 'Yaba Buluku' Video". NotjustOk. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  8. ^ "DJ Tàrico, Burna Boy remix for 'Yaba Buluku' puts Mozambican music on the map". Pulse Ghana. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  9. ^ "https://twitter.com/turntablecharts/status/1420127755467960328?lang=ar". Twitter (in Arabic). Retrieved 2023-07-10. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  10. ^ Omorogbe, Paul (2021-09-22). "AFRIMA releases 2021 nominees list". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  11. ^ "Afrima Nominations 2021 - See full list of nominees". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  12. ^ Tv, Bn (2021-12-24). "See the cultural beauty in Yaba Buluku Boyz' Live Performance at AFRIMMA 2021". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-07-10.