Aymos
{{Short description|South African singer-songwriter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use South African English|date=December 2021}}
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| birth_name = Babili Aymos Shili
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| birth_place = Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
| origin = South Africa
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| occupation = Singer-songwriter
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2021–present
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| associated_acts = {{hlist|DJ Maphorisa|Kabza De Small|Mas Musiq|DBN Gogo|Musa Keys|Major League DJz|Josiah De Disciple}}
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Early life and career
He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir.{{cite web|title= 10 Things You Should Know About Aymos Shili |url= https://theyanos.co.za/2021/06/10-things-you-should-know-about-aymos-shili/ |work= theyanos.co.za | access-date=7 December 2021}}
In 2020, he released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga.{{cite web|title= Aymos Shili And Mas Musiq Are Back It With A Joint EP, ‘Shonamalanga’ |url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/aymos-shili-and-mas-musiq-are-back-it-with-a-joint-ep-shonamalanga/ |work= zkhiphani.co.za | access-date=7 December 2021}} The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year.{{cite web|title= Congratulations to our Sony Music Artists on their #SAMA27 Nominations |url= https://allafrica.com/stories/202105200523.html |work= allafrica.com | access-date=7 December 2021}}
In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo.{{cite web|title= Aymos on his 'afro-yano' debut album Yimi Lo |url= https://www.news24.com/amp/arts/music/aymos-on-his-afro-yano-debut-album-yimi-lo-20211021 |work= News24| access-date=7 December 2021}} The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo.{{cite web|title= Out of his lockdown struggles, Aymos’s new album 'Yimi Lo' is born |url= https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/out-of-his-lockdown-struggles-aymoss-new-album-yimi-lo-is-born-8e01e5a8-bc29-42ef-8d3d-b1fb839a3abe |work= iol.co.za | access-date=7 December 2021}}
In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon.{{cite web|title=Platoon releases second African lullabies album {{!}} Music In Africa| access-date=2022-05-12|work=Music In Africa|url= https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/platoon-releases-second-african-lullabies-album|first= Peter|last=Choge|date=2022-05-06}}
His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa.https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23835/at-aymos-shilis-fatela-reaches-platinum-status-surpasses-2-million-views{{cite web|title='Fatela' Reaches Multi-Platinum Status {{!}} Slikouronlife|work=Slikouronlife|accessdate=2023-09-26 |url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/25458/fatela-reaches-multi-platinum-status}}
In June 2024, Aymos announced his second studio album Impilo. {{cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/26950/aymos-has-an-album-on-the-way|title=Aymos Has An Album On The Way {{!}} Slikouronlife|work=Slikouronlife|first=Atlehang|last=Moloi|date=2024-06-25|access-date=2024-07-07}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/aymos-is-dropping-a-new-album/|title=Aymos Is Dropping A New Album|work=Ubetoo|first=John|last=Jabulani|date=2024-06-27|access-date=2024-07-07}} "10K Yey' nkomo", with Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha was released on August 16, 2024 as albums lead single.
The album was released on August 30, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/amapiano-star-aymos-to-drop-hit-summer-album-impilo-62561448-11d5-4573-8b74-ce25e8b19da1|work=Independent Online|access-date=2024-08-30|date=2024-08-30|title=Amapiano star Aymos to drop hit summer album, ‘Impilo’}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
- Yim Lo (2021)
- Impilo (2024)
= Extended Plays =
- Shonamalanga {{small|(with Mas Musiq)}}{{Cite web|date=2020-04-09|title=Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga.|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/aymos-shili-and-mas-musiq-are-back-it-with-a-joint-ep-shonamalanga/|access-date=2021-12-25|website=Online Youth Magazine {{!}} Zkhiphani.com|language=en-US}}
Singles
=As lead artist=
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|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "Fatela" (Aymos, Ami Faku)
|rowspan=4|2022 | — | Multi-Platinum | |
| scope="row" | "Macala" (Bru-C, Aymos, BL Zero)
| — | | |
| scope="row" | "Ziyakhala" (M1llionz, Aymos, Mdu aka TRP)
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| scope="row" | "Mama"
| — | | |
| scope="row" | "Vukani Bo Dakie" (Megadrumz, Aymos)
|rowspan=5|2023 | — | | |
| scope="row" | "Izenzo" (Bassie, Aymos, T-Man SA)
|— | |
| scope="row" | "Ungowami" (Mr Dutch, Aymos)
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| scope="row" | "Amandla" (featuring Jessica LM)
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| scope="row" | "Isgubhu" (Sam Deep, Aymos, Njelic)
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| scope="row" | "Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo)
|rowspan=4|2024 |— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Another Version of Us" (Sinzu77, Aymos)
|— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Moya Munye" (Omhle Diya, Aymos)
|— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha)
|— | |{{non-album single}} |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
!Award ceremony !Prize !Result !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
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| rowspan="3"|2021
| rowspan="2"|South African Music Awards | Best amapiano album |{{nom}} |
| Best duo/group of the year
|{{nom}} |
| South African Amapiano Music Awards
| Best amapiano collaboration | {{nom}} |
| 2022
|Global Music Awards Africa |Album/Ep of the Year |{{pending}} |
| rowspan=3|2024
|rowspan=3|Metro FM Music Awards |Song of the Year |{{nom}} |
| Best Music Video
|{{won}} |
| Best Male
|{{won}} |
References
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Category:South African singer-songwriters
Category:South African pop singers
Category:Musicians from Gauteng
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
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