Qwabe Twins
Qwabe Twins | |
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Also known as | Q Twins |
Origin | KwaZulu-Natal |
Genres | Afro Pop |
Years active | 2019–present |
Labels | Afrotaiment |
Associated acts | DJ Tira |
Members |
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Qwabe Twins is a South African Afro-pop duo formed in KwaZulu-Natal consisting of two 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).
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-present: 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. The song music video amassed 5 Million views on YouTube [6] and scooped award at the 2021 Afrotaiment awards.[7] Q Twins was nominated for Newest Find at the 2020 KZN Entertainment Awards.[8][9] In September 18, their single "Show Me" featuring Jaziel Brothers was released.[10] On September 25, 2020, their debut studio album The Gift of Love was released in South Africa.[11] 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 )[12] and Best Traditional Collaboration Song.[13]
In October 2021, their single "Ziyakhala" featuring Kabza De Small was released.[14][15]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- The Gift of Love (2020)
Achievements[]
KZN Entertainment Awards[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Newest Find | Nominated | [8] |
South African Traditional Music Awards[]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | The Gift of Love | Best Female Artist/Group | Won | [16] |
"Laba Abantu" | Best Traditional Collaboration Song | Won | ||
"Umuhle" | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ Thabisa, Queen. "Qwabe Twins - Life and Family of Viggy and Virginia the 'Hamba' Singers". buzzsouthafrica. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ Makwakwa, Wellington. "Dramatic end for Qwabe twins on Idols SA - Zululand Observer". Zululand Observer. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
- ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel. "The Q-Twins relive their journey after exiting Idols last year". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
- ^ "Idols SA' twins exit drama: There's a lot more to the story! | Channel". Channel. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- ^ Zeeman, Kyle. "Qwabe twins bag record deal with DJ Tira". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ^ "Qwabe Twins Reach A Major Milestone For Their Music Video - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine.
- ^ Ngcobo, Mavi. "Afrotainment artists honoured!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ a b "Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". The South African.
- ^ Bukola (2020-12-17). "See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". Fakaza News.
- ^ Jabulani, John. "DJ Tira Previews New Song Off Q-Twins Upcoming Album Featuring Jaziel Brothers". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ "'We cannot be seperated [sic]' - Qwabe Twins release their debut album". The Citizen. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
- ^ Shumba, Ano. "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Kgobotlo, Boitumelo. "Satma nod for Idols SA stars Qwabe twins and Vhudie - Sunday World". Sunday World. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Jabulani, John. "Q-Twins Announces Upcoming "Ziyakhala" Song Featuring Kabza De Small Release Date". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ "Shwashwi: Qwabe Twins Ziyakhala with Kabza". Sunday World. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ Bambalele, Patience (2021-11-28). "Qwabe twins win big at Satma Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
- 1997 births
- People from KwaZulu-Natal
- Living people
- Twin musical duos
- Identical twin females
- Female musical duos