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Moonchild Sanelly
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Participations

93
Songwriter
17
Co-Performer
74
Performer
13
Producer
Bio
Sanelisiwe Twisha, with music sobriquet Moonchild Sanelly, is a South African rapper-singer, songwriter, and dancer recognized for her distinctive musical style known as Future ghetto punk. She began her music career in Durban before relocating to Johannesburg. Moonchild has released several albums and EPs, such as "Rabulapha!" and "Nüdes", and has collaborated with other A-list South African artists like Maphorisa, Busiswa, and DJ Shimza. She also received recognitions for her music. Her live performances are renowned for their energy and vibrancy. Alongside her music career, Moonchild is a vocal advocate for body positivity and sexual empowerment, frequently incorporating these themes into her music and public appearances.
Discography
Albums2
Phases
Phases2022 • AlbumTracks: 20
Rabulapha!
Rabulapha!2015 • AlbumTracks: 12
EPs2
Cute
Cute2022 • EPTracks: 4
Nüdes
Nüdes2020 • EPTracks: 8
Singles28
Big Man
Big Man2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled Eggs2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Uzobuya
Uzobuya2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Baba Ka Girl
Baba Ka Girl2023 • SingleTracks: 1
sweety -sevenths take
sweety -sevenths take2023 • SingleTracks: 1
sweety -the sweeter mix
sweety -the sweeter mix2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Yakmma
Yakmma2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Kokokokoko
Kokokokoko2022 • SingleTracks: 2
Kokokokoko
Kokokokoko2022 • SingleTracks: 2
Hard
Hard2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Comfy
Comfy2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Strip Club / Over You
Strip Club / Over You2022 • SingleTracks: 2
Soyenza
Soyenza2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Covivi
Covivi2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Demon
Demon2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Undumpable
Undumpable2021 • SingleTracks: 2
Yebo Teacher
Yebo Teacher2021 • SingleTracks: 3
Ngomso -DJ Lag Remix
Ngomso -DJ Lag Remix2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Ngomso
Ngomso2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Thunda Thighs
Thunda Thighs2020 • SingleTracks: 2
Where De Dee Kat
Where De Dee Kat2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Bashiri
Bashiri2020 • SingleTracks: 1
iSegazini
iSegazini2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Newtown Chips
Newtown Chips2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Isthembu
Isthembu2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Okabani
Okabani2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Guestlist
Guestlist2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Buthi Madlisa
Buthi Madlisa2016 • SingleTracks: 1
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