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| Birth name | Busiswa Gqulu |
| Born | 8 November 1988 Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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Busiswa Gqulu (born 8 November 1988), known mononymously as Busiswa, is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa,[1] she gained public recognition for her feature on DJ Zinhle's song, "My Name Is", after being discovered by Kalawa Jazmee's CEO Oskido.[2]
After a successful collaboration with DJ Zinhle, she released hits singles includes; "Ngoku", "Lahla", and was featured on Bhizer's hit, "Gobisiqolo".[3] On 8 December 2017, she released her debut album, Highly Flavoured, preceded by single, "Bazoyenza". Throughout her career, Gqulu has received numerous accolades. In 2014, she was named in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans.[4]
- ^ "Busiswa Gqulu (South Africa) – Centre for Creative Arts". Cca.ukzn.ac.za. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ "Busiswa Gqulu reflects on dark times". zalebs.com. Retrieved 30 November 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Gobisiqolo (feat. Busiswa, S.C Gorna & Trigger Bhepepe) – Bhizer Song – BBC Music". BBC. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ "Special Report – 200 Young South Africans – Mail & Guardian". Mail & Guardian.