Cici (singer)

CiCi
Born
Busisiwe Thwala

(1987-02-15) 15 February 1987 (age 37)
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2015–present
TelevisionRhythm City (2016)
AwardsMetro FM Music Awards (Best R&B single. 2016)
Musical career
Also known asCiCi
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Websiteinstagram.com/cici

Busisiwe Thwala (born 15 February 1987), is a South African singer-songwriter and actress prominently known under the alias of Cici (often stylized CiCi) who gained recognition in late 2015 subsequent to the release of her single "Runaway".[1]

The "Runaway" single won her two awards in 2016 at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards. In 2017 she left her ex-partner's and manager's (Arthur Mafokate) record label 999 and went on to sign a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment.[2][3]

She created two albums titled Busisiwe (2017) and Sukulila (2021) under the latter label.

Cici made collaboration with DJ Zinhle, "Thula" released on July 7, 2023. It debuted number 3 and charted number 1 on Metro FM Top 30 Countdown Charts.[4][5]

Feuds

After signing a recording contract with 999 music in 2016, In 2017 Cici opened a domestic violence case against her former boss and ex-lover Arthur Mafokate, Mafokate retaliated by opening a counter-charge for assault.[6]

Discography

  • Busisiwe (2021)[7]
  • Sukulila (2017)[8]

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Hamba" (Lady Amar, JL SA, Cici, Murumba Pitch) 2023 1 [9] RiSA: Platinum [10] Non-album single
Thula (DJ Zinhle, Cici) — Non-album single
"Mjolo" (Cici JL SA) 2024 — Non-album single
"Xola" (Msongi, Cici, Sir Trill, featuring Dot Mega) — Non-album single
"Impumelelo" (Cici, Liema Pantsi) — Non-album single
"Ibhanoyi" (Tee Jay, Cici featuring Seemah & Exclusive Drumz) — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Rhythm City Lihle Recurring role [11][12]

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Category Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2022 28th SAMAs Best Afro Pop Album Sukulila Nominated [7][13]
2018 24th SAMAs Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album Busisiwe Nominated [8][14]
2016 15th Metro FM Music Awards Best R&B Single "Runaway" Won [15][16]
Best Styled Video Won [17][18]
Best Compilation Feature Won [1]
2023 Basadi in Music Awards Song of the Year "Hamba Juba" - Lady Amar, Cici, JL & Murumba Pitch Nominated [19][20]

[21]

References

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  2. ^ "Confirmed! Cici signs with Ambitiouz Entertainment". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  3. ^ "CiCi leaves Arthur Mafokate's label and joins Ambitiouz Entertainment". Life. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Cici uses case against Arthur to speak up against domestic violence | eNCA". www.enca.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  7. ^ a b "SAMAs 2022 Day 1: All the winners". Music In Africa. 27 August 2022. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Simphiwe top SAMAs nominations". Music In Africa. 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  9. ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (10 May 2023). "Lady Amar, Cici, Murumba Pitch and JL SA's collaboration, 'Hamba Juba', continues to top the radio charts". Independent Online. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Certifications 2024". The Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Singer, Cici, set to play "gold digger" on Rhythm City". Life. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Cici excited about making her acting debut on Rhythm City". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  13. ^ Sabelo (7 June 2022). "Full list of 2022 SAMA nominees". HYPE. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  14. ^ "All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018". www.gq.co.za. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  15. ^ yomzansi (29 February 2016). "WINNERS: 15th Metro FM Music Awards". YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  16. ^ "All the winners of the 15th MetroFM Music Awards". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  17. ^ "15th Metro FM Music Awards: The Complete Winners List". BLQ Magazine. 1 March 2016. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  18. ^ "Best dressed at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards". www.glamour.co.za. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  19. ^ Rhode, Jade (30 June 2023). "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards". Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  20. ^ "Basadi in Music Awards returns for second year — Here are the nominees". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  21. ^ Digital, Drum. "Basadi in Music Awards back to celebrate more women artists and creatives, with new categories". Drum. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.