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Busiswa
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Participations

3
Vocalist
2
Song Writer
1
Lead Vocalist
84
Songwriter
65
Performer
49
Co-Performer
Bio
Busiswa Gqulu, also known as Busiswa or Busi, is a South African singer, songwriter, and poet. She's known for her powerful voice and her unique blend of genres. Busiswa rose to fame in 2012 with her hit single "My Name Is," and has since released several successful albums. She's also a prolific songwriter and has written for several other South African artists. With her infectious energy and inspiring lyrics, Busi has become a household name in South Africa's music industry.
Discography
Albums3
My Side Of The Story
My Side Of The Story2020 • AlbumTracks: 12
Summer Life
Summer Life2018 • AlbumTracks: 10
Highly Flavoured
Highly Flavoured2017 • AlbumTracks: 13
Singles12
Asambe
Asambe2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Where You Dey Go
Where You Dey Go2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Tey Teh
Tey Teh2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Makazi
Makazi2020 • SingleTracks: 1
SBWL
SBWL2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Bazoyenza
Bazoyenza2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Babuscheko - Coke Studio Africa
Babuscheko - Coke Studio Africa2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Ingqondo
Ingqondo2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Gidah - Coke Studio South Africa: Season 1
Gidah - Coke Studio South Africa: Season 12015 • SingleTracks: 1
Wherever You Are - Coke Studio South Africa: Season 1
Wherever You Are - Coke Studio South Africa: Season 12014 • SingleTracks: 1
Lahla
Lahla2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Ngoku - Radio Edit
Ngoku - Radio Edit2013 • SingleTracks: 1
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