Simmy

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Simmy
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Background information
Birth nameSimphiwe Nhlangulela
BornTugela, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
GenresAfro-House,[1]neo-soul,[2] neo-folk
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
  • El World Music
Associated acts
Websitespacesbay.com/SimmyMusic

Simphiwe Nhlangulela, better known by her stage name Simmy, is a South African singer-songwriter.[3]

She gained prominence in 2018, after signed a record deal with EL World Music and release her debut album Tugela Fairy (2018), spawned with hit singles "Ngiyesaba", "Ubala", "Umahlalela". The album was certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa.

Her second studio album Tugela fairy (Made Of Stars) released in 2020, with chart-topping single "Ngihamba Nawe" on the top 100 airplay charts. [4] [5]

Early life and education[]

Simphiwe Nhlangulela was born in South Africa, as the youngest of four children.[6] In an interview with Emmanuel Tjiya Sowetan newspaper, Simmy revealed that she was raised by strict parents growing up. She is an alumnus of University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she studied Social Sciences.[6]

Career[]

“I discovered my voice back in primary school, but didn't take it seriously because I didn't think people would be in love with Simmy’s voice. But as time went on, I realised I could do it professionally.”[7]

Mpiletso Motumi, Independent Online

Simmy started her career by auditioning for SA Idols and SA Has Got Talent but was unsuccessful.[8] Her professional music career started in 2017 by signing to El World Music after completing her studies which was followed by the release of her debut studio album Tugela Fairy, which was featured in Apple Music artist Spotlight.[9][10]On February 22, 2018, the single "Ubala" was released featuring Sun-El Musician.[11] The song was certified gold. The album was released on October 26, 2018 and was certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa.[12]Her single "Umahlalela" was certified platinum plaque. [12]

On November 9, 2020, her second studio album Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) was released.[13] The album features Mthunzi, S-Tone, Da Capo, Sun-El Musician, Sino Msolo, Ami Faku, and Khuzani.

Personal life[]

Simmy is known to keeping her personal life private. [14]


Discography[]

Studio albums[]

  • Tugela Fairy (2018)[15]
  • Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) (2020)[16]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Ceremony Prize Result Ref.
2019 25th SAMA Newcomer of the Year Nominated [17]
Best Afro Pop Album Nominated [18]
Record of the Year (Sun-El Musician featuring Simmy and Lelo Kamau - Sonini) Won [19]
South African Dance Music Awards Best Female Vocalist Won
2020 KZN Entertainment Awards Best Female Artist Nominated [20]
2021 27th SAMA Best Afro pop Album Nominated [21]
Record of the Year Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.news24.com/amp/truelove/lifestyle/careers/5-minutes-with-afro-house-singer-and-songwriter-simmy-20190412
  2. ^ https://briefly.co.za/amp/62093-simmy-bio-age-instagram-parents-songs-album-career-twitter-single.html
  3. ^ "Simmy". Music In Africa. September 4, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  4. ^ https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/simmy-drops-new-single-emakhaya-ahead-of-album/
  5. ^ https://yuledark.co.za/simmy-shines-with-her-new-single-ngihamba-nawe/
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Emmanuel, Tjiya (December 14, 2018). "Songbird Simmy a fusion sensation". SowetanLive. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  7. ^ https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/simmy-to-light-up-the-stage-at-vivonation-festival-19840669
  8. ^ Mathebula, Kwanele (November 28, 2019). "5 minutes with musician Simmy". Bona Magazine. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  9. ^ https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/amp/entertainment/2018-12-14-songbird-simmy-a-fusion-sensation/
  10. ^ https://www.yomzansi.com/2019/08/05/most-streamed-south-african-female-artists-on-apple-music/
  11. ^ https://fakaza.com/download-mp3/simmy-ubala-ft-sun-el-musician/
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b "Simmy Receives Plaque Celebrating Her Platinum And Gold Success On Kaya 959 Top 30 With DJ Keyez". Ubetoo. August 21, 2021.
  13. ^ Miya, Madzadza (November 9, 2020). "Listen to Simmy's New Album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica.
  14. ^ "Simmy Biography, Real Name, Age, Boyfriend, Music, Net Worth". Savanna News. July 29, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  15. ^ "Tugela Fairy album". iminathi. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  16. ^ ""Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) album". iminathi. November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  17. ^ "Let's hear it for the #SAMA25 winners". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  18. ^ "All the 2019 SAMA winners". BIZCOMMUNITY. June 3, 2019.
  19. ^ Mathebula, Kwanele (May 31, 2019). "2019 SAMA Record of the Year nominees". Bona Magazine. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  20. ^ Bukola (December 17, 2020). "See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". Fakaza News.
  21. ^ Shumba, Ano (May 19, 2021). "South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa.
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