Busiswa Biography; Age, Songs, Language And Husband

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Busiswa is a prominent South African singer, songwriter, composer and poet.

Busiswa Gqulu also known as Busi was born on the 8th of November 1988 in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Not much is known about her parents, siblings and childhood.

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA NOVEMBER 15: (SOUTH AFRICA OUT) SGqom and House music sensation, Busiswa and Founder and CEO Thami Kotlolo during the 10th annual Feather Awards at the Johannesburg City Hall on November 15, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The annual Feather Awards, which aims to highlight LGBTI issues and challenges. (Photo by Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

When she was very young, Busiswa and her family later moved to Durban as a result of her parents’ work. There is no information regarding her educational background and academic qualifications.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 18: Busiswa during the official South African Premiere of Disney’s The Lion King at the Johannesburg Country Club on July 18, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Lion King, a 2019 musical film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney’s traditionally animated 1994 film The Lion King and stars voices of famous personalities like Donald Glover, John Kani, Beyonce Knowles-Carter and others. (Photo by Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Busiswa began her poetry journey at the age of 15 when she was in Grade 11. She later furthered her passion in 2005 after she joined the collective Young Basadzi Women of Poetry.

Busiswa shot to prominence after she received co-writing credits in late 2011 for the recording of the hit jam “My Name Is Busiswa” which was produced by DJ Zintle. She has been making waves since and has also been featured on famous music icon, Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift album in 2019 on the track “My Power”.

Busiswa Language

Busiswa speaks the South African language “Xhosa” fluently and uses it in composing her songs as well.

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Busiswa Husband

Busiswa is currently not married. However, she gave birth to a son, Lakhanya Gqulu (born on the 8th of January 2018) with Katlego Mlangeni.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 17: Busiswa during the 2019 Feather Awards held at Fox Junction on October 17, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The annual Feather Awards event, aims to highlight LGBTI issues and challenges in South Africa. (Photo by Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Busiswa Songs

  • MY POWER
  • SBWL

  • Lahla
  • Ngoku
  • Dash iKhona
  • iSdudla
  • Love Song
  • Thomas Pompoy3yaw
  • No One
  • Nonke
  • Makazi

  • Bonnie & Clyde
  • Nyan Nyan
  • Ingqondo
  • Ndim uHaHaHa
  • Dololo
  • uWrongo
  • Majesty
  • Sel’Amanzi
  • Syaya
  • Lucky Star
  • Ngibambe
  • Weh DJ
  • Bazoyenza

  • Bayeke
  • Syashelela
  • Ilanga
  • Shelele
  • Babuscheko
  • Mr Party
  • Cumbelele
  • Bad Galz