Afrotraction

Afrotraction
Born
Mzwandile Moya

(1983-04-16) April 16, 1983 (age 43)
Nelspruit, South Africa
OriginNelspruit, South Africa
Genres
OccupationsSinger, Record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Bass
  • Guitar
Years active2000–present
LabelIndependent
Websiteafrotraction.co.za (defunct)

Mzwandile Moya (born April 16, 1983), known by his stage name Afrotraction, is a South African R&B and neo soul musician and producer. Born and raised in Nelspruit, his professional musical career began in 2006. Moya comes from a musical family and his love for music was triggered at an early age. Moya is a self-taught pianist and bassist singing in Siswati in neo soul and R&B styles, and he has worked with many South African artists of different genres.

His studio album For The Lovers (2014) earned him best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album at the 21st South African Music Awards.

Moya's fifth studio album Relationships (2017) became his best-selling album. It was preceded by 5 singles; "Ngiphelele", "Ngeke K’lunge", "Ngimtholile", "Angeke", "Imali Yamalobolo".

Career

Growing up Moya was a keyboard player at his church, before venturing into music and signing a recording deal with Electromode in 2006 as a record producer.

Africa. Love. Music was released on October 7, 2022.

Discography

studio albums

studio EP's

Awards

Year Award Category Results Ref.
2013 14th Metro FM Awards Best Afro-pop Album For the Lovers Won
2018 21st South African Music Awards Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album for their album For the Lovers Won

References

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  6. ↑ Bekker, Charlene (22 November 2023). "Afrotraction - South Africa's Neo-Soul Star Shines Bright". The Go-To Guy. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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