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Meet MAJOZI, an artist hailing from the coastal city of Durban, who wears his heart on his sleeve and his passions boldly, quite literally inked on his skin. His tattoos serve as enduring symbols of his unwavering faith anddeep love for his mother. These profound influences have left an indelible mark on his life and have become the source of inspiration for the music he creates.In 2013, he burst into the music scene with his captivating debut EP, ‘Marvelous Light’, capturing the attention of audiences across the country. The following year, he signed a deal with Universal Music South Africa, solidifying his artistic journey. With the release of his first full-length album, ‘Fire’, he skyrocketed to the iTunes Top 3, garnering significant recognition within the music industry. This achievement led to a prestigious nomination for Best Adult Contemporary Album at the esteemed South African Music Awards (SAMA) in 2017.
October 2018 marked a significant milestone in MAJOZI's career as he unveiled his self-titled album, which swiftly garnered widespread acclaim and acknowledgment. The album boasted two chart-topping singles, ‘Waiting’, which he performed as a guest judge on the second season of The Voice, and ‘Somebody’. Notably, the album featured a remarkable collaboration with the illustrious three-times Grammy-winning ensemble, The Soweto Gospel Choir.
Continuing his artistic journey, MAJOZI embarked on exciting ventures in 2022. He dedicated his time to crafting and collaborating with esteemed local talents such as Easy Freak and Janie Bay, while also venturing across borders to team up with Canadian alt-pop duo Neon Dreams. This ongoing exploration of musical partnerships highlights MAJOZI’s commitment to pushing creative boundaries and connecting with diverse artists from around the globe.
From playing at major South African festivals such as Rocking the Daisies, Oppi-Koppi and K-Day, to touring to Amsterdam and playing alongside local music greats, Francois van Coke and Die Heuwels Fantasties; to opening up for international acts like The Lumineers, Neon Dreams and Calum Scott, MAJOZI continues to build a loyal fan base, globally, who love his authentic and self-reflective music.
Two years since the release of his last official single, MAJOZI released a brand new offering, entitled ‘Safe In The Sound’ in March 2023. During March, he also fulfilled his lifelong dream and performed at the world renowned 2023 SXSW Music Festival. As South African, he joined other artists from across the globe ranging from up-and-comers to veterans of the worldwide music industry.
April 2023 saw the release of another new single, entitled ‘Honest’ and his third single for the year, ‘I’ll Be There’ - a powerful declaration of unconditional and divine love - was released in June.
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Noordhoek Farm Village, 270 Chapmans Peak Dr, 7945 Cape Town, South Africa, Noordhoek Farm Village, Goedehoop Estate, 7945, South Africa,Cape Town, Western Cape
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