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South African singer-songwriter
Aymos |
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Birth name | Babili Aymos Shili |
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Born | Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa |
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Origin | South Africa |
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Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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Years active | 2021–present |
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Musical artist
Babili Amos Shili, popularly known by his stage name Aymos is a South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.
Early life and career
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He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir.[1]
In 2020, he released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga.[2] The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year.[3]
In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo.[4] The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo.[5]
In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon.[6]
His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa.[7][8]
In June 2024, Aymos announced his upcoming second studio album Impilo. [9][10] Released date to be announced.
Awards and nominations
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Year
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Award ceremony
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Prize
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Result
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Ref.
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2021
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South African Music Awards
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Best amapiano album
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Nominated
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[13]
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Best duo/group of the year
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Nominated
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South African Amapiano Music Awards
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Best amapiano collaboration
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Nominated
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2022
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Global Music Awards Africa
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Album/Ep of the Year
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Pending
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[14]
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2024
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Metro FM Music Awards
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Song of the Year
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Nominated
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[15]
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Best Music Video
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Won
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Best Male
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Won
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- ^ "10 Things You Should Know About Aymos Shili". theyanos.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Aymos Shili And Mas Musiq Are Back It With A Joint EP, 'Shonamalanga'". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Congratulations to our Sony Music Artists on their #SAMA27 Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Aymos on his 'afro-yano' debut album Yimi Lo". News24. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Out of his lockdown struggles, Aymos's new album 'Yimi Lo' is born". iol.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Choge, Peter (May 6, 2022). "Platoon releases second African lullabies album | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23835/at-aymos-shilis-fatela-reaches-platinum-status-surpasses-2-million-views
- ^ "'Fatela' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ Moloi, Atlehang (June 25, 2024). "Aymos Has An Album On The Way | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Jabulani, John (June 27, 2024). "Aymos Is Dropping A New Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. April 9, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "'Izenzo' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ de Wee, Naledi (January 26, 2022). "South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations". The South African. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (April 3, 2024). "Metro FM Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africs. Retrieved May 28, 2023.