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Moonchild Sanelly

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Participations

94

Songwriter

18

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

Label

Record Label associated with Moonchild Sanelly - past and current.

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