Sjava
{{Short description|South African singer, rapper and actor (born 1984)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Sjava
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Jabulani Hadebe
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|12|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
| alma_mater =
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
- Singer
- rapper
- songwriter
- actor
}}
| years_active = 2004–present
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| genre = {{Flatlist|
- African Trap Music (ATM){{Cite web|last=Mhabela |first=Sabelo |year=2017|title=The 10 Best 'African Trap Music' Songs |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/african-trap-music-atm-south-africa-best-songs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417200637/https://www.okayafrica.com/african-trap-music-atm-south-africa-best-songs/ |archive-date=17 April 2018 |access-date=11 January 2024 |website=Okay Africa}}
- R&B
- hip hop
- Afro-pop
}}
| associated_acts = {{Flatlist|
}}
| instruments = Vocals
| label = {{hlist| Ambitiouz Entertainment {{small|(former)}} |1020 Cartel |African Trap Movement
}}
| website = {{URL|1020cartel.com}}
}}
}}
Jabulani Hadebe (born 2 December 1983),{{cite web|url=https://www.sampra.org.za/sampra-performer-members/|title=Jabulani Hadebe|website=sampra|access-date=5 December 2020|archive-date=28 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228212307/https://www.sampra.org.za/sampra-performer-members/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sjava/1016651107|title=Sjava on Apple Music|website=applemusic|access-date=4 June 2020}} known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including uGugu no Andile (2009).{{cite web|url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/shows/viewshowcast.aspx?showid=607|title=uGugu no Andile – Starring Cast|website=TVSA}} He then rose to prominence on the drama series Zone 14, where he starred for three consecutive seasons, Isibaya and the second season of eHostela. Sjava ventured into the music industry and signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment. He gained mainstream popularity after he was featured on Miss Pru's acclaimed song "Ameni" in 2015.
Sjava's debut album, Isina Muva (2016), introduced his experimental sound which fuses African pop styles, hip hop and contemporary R&B.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/sjava-mn0003686569/biography|title=Sjava – Biography & History|website=AllMusic}} His second studio album, Umqhele, was released in 2018 to a critical acclaim. Umqhele, which continues with his fusion sound, grew his African-influenced image, and consolidated to other international regions (mainly in Africa). Before Umqhele, Sjava also released his debut EP, Umphako, in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sjavas-umphako-ep-emotion|title=Sjava's Umphako EP is an emotion|website=Music in Africa}}
Following departure with his former label Sjava and Ruff co-founded 1020 Cartel, released his extended play Umsebenzi (2020), which was certified Gold in South Africa.
His third studio album Isibuko (2023), debuted number one and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Life and career
Jabulani Hadebe was born in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, the son of Thandi Nkabinde (his mother).{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-01-29-watch--sjavas-mom-sang-his-song-uthando-on-stage--everyone-melted/|title=Sjava's mom sang his song Uthando on stage & everyone melted!|website=TimesLIVE}} He is of Hlubi ancestry.{{cite web|url=https://ewn.co.za/2018/06/25/south-africans-hail-sjava-for-displaying-african-pride-with-bet-awards-outift|title=South Africans hail Sjava for displaying African pride with BET Awards outift|website=EWN}} Sjava has two older siblings, Sibusiso (his brother) and Sindy (his sister).{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/drum/20190516/281629601706601|title=Mama's boy: Sjava and his mom's special relationship|website=DRUM – PressReader}}
Sjava started writing music at an early age. While at the age of ten, Sjava was in charge of writing original lyrics on songs for his all-boy isicathamiya group Abafana baseMpumalanga, while in primary school.{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/bona/20190818/281724091171516|title=MY LIFE IN WORDS|website=Bona – PressReader}} He then took composition of music a step further in high school, where he used to turn notes into songs, then teach them to his classmates.{{cite web|url=https://mg.co.za/article/2019-04-05-00-isina-muva-liyabukwa|title=Isina Muva liyabukwa|website=Mail & Guardian|date=5 April 2019}}
=Music=
==2016–2017: Beginnings and ''Isina Muva''==
Sjava's debut recording was a feature on DJ and producer Miss Pru's "Ameni".{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/ameni-feat-emtee-saudi-sjava-fifi-cooper-reece-b3nchmarq/1368006405|title=Ameni (feat. Emtee, Saudi, Sjava, Fifi Cooper, A-Reece, mlindo de vocalist& B3nchMarq)|website=Apple Music}} The successful song also featured then-artists of record label Ambitiouz Entertainment; Emtee, Fifi Cooper, B3nchmarq, and Saudi – who is currently in the label.{{cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/whats-hot/artists-who-have-left-ambitiouz-entertainment|title=Artists who have left Ambitiouz Entertainment|website=ZAlebs}}
On 8 April 2016, he released his debut single as a solo artist, "Ekuseni".{{cite web|url=http://www.mytvnews.co.za/sjava-drops-new-single-ekseni|website=www.mytvnews.co.za|title=Sjava Drops A New Single Ekuseni|access-date=17 September 2017}} He then released his debut album, Isina Muva on 22 July 2016.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/isina-muva/id1132539280|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918034203/https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/isina-muva/id1132539280|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 September 2017|publisher=iTunes Store|title=Isina Muva by Sjava|access-date=17 September 2017}} Its title is derived from a Zulu idiom meaning "late bloomer".{{cite web|title=SPOTTED Sjava Isina Muva Album Launch|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/spotted-sjava-isina-muva-album-launch/|website=Zkhiphani|date=12 September 2016|access-date=13 January 2018}} Isina Muva was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) and Sjava celebrated by releasing a deluxe version of the album titled Isina Muva: Gold Deluxe{{cite web|title='ISINA MUVA' BY SJAVA GOES GOLD|url=http://hiphophub.co.za/2017/07/27/isina-muva-by-sjava-goes-gold/|website=HIP HOP NEWS HUB|access-date=13 January 2018}}{{cite web|last1=Keteyi|first1=Oluthando|title=Sjava's Album Goes Gold and Celebrates with a New Gold Deluxe Version|url=http://www.sabreakingnews.co.za/2017/07/26/sjavas-album-goes-gold-and-celebrates-with-a-new-gold-deluxe-version/|website=SA Breaking News|access-date=13 January 2018}} The album earned Sjava an award at the 23rd South African Music Awards for Best Produced Album.{{cite web|url=http://hiphophub.co.za/2017/05/27/breaking-news-sjava-wins-best-produced-album-sama23-isana-muva/|title=BREAKING NEWS: Sjava Wins Best Produced Album at the #SAMA23 for 'Isana Muva'|website=Hip Hop Hub}} It also won for a similar category at the 16th Metro FM Music Awards, and received four nominees: Best Afro Pop Album for Isina Muva, Best Male and Best New Artist.{{cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2017/03/sjava-details-didnt-go-receive-metro-award-stage/|title=Sjava Details Why He Didn't Go To Receive His Metro Award On Stage|website=SA Hip Hop Mag|date=8 March 2017}} Also in 2017, Sjava recorded the theme song for the Mzansi Magic drama telenovela Isithembiso, which premiered on 3 April 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/shows/viewshow.aspx?showid=5472|title=Isithembiso|website=TVSA}}
==2017– 2019: ''Umphako'' and ''Umqhele''==
The film Black Panther was accompanied by a soundtrack album curated by rapper Kendrick Lamar, which Sjava appeared on.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8098958/black-panther-the-album-south-african-artists|title=Every South African Artist Featured on 'Black Panther The Album'|magazine=Billboard}} Sjava was featured on the song "Seasons", alongside rappers Mozzy and a TDE rapper Reason.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/post/sa.aa5714c0-9423-11e8-a154-9cace2c3dd1d|title=Watch "Sjava on "Seasons" f/ Mozzy & Reason" posted by Ebro Darden|website=Apple Music}} The album was nominated at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, making it his first nominee at the ceremony for his appearance.{{cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2018/12/kwesta-on-sjava-saudi-yugens-assists-on-a-grammy-nominated-album/|title=Kwesta On Sjava, Saudi & Yugen's Assists On A Grammy Nominated Album|website=SA Hip Hop Mag|date=11 December 2018}}
The lead single from Sjava's debut EP Umpakho, "Abangani" featuring Saudi and Emtee was released on 14 June 2018 accompanied by a video paying homage to their humble beginnings.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/abangani-feat-emtee-saudi-single/1397873831|title=Abangani (feat. Emtee & Saudi) – Single by Sjava|website=Apple Music}}{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/new-sjava-goes-back-to-basics-in-new-video-for-abangani/|title=NEW: Sjava Goes Back To Basics In New Video For Abangani|website=Zkhipani|date=18 June 2018}} On 24 June 2018, Sjava earned a BET Award for Best New International Act at the 2018 event.{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/celebrities/sjava-wins-at-bet-awards-2018/|title=Sjava Wins at BET Awards 2018|website=COSMOPOLITAN South Africa}} Umphako was released on 6 July 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/sjava-umphako-ep/|title=Listen to Sjava's New EP 'Umphako'|website=OkayAfrica|date=6 July 2018}} The four-track project topped the iTunes local chart on its first day, and is described as Sjava asserting himself as an empathetic worker's champion.{{cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2018/07/sjavas-umphako-tops-itunes-charts-on-its-first-day/|title=Listen to Sjava's New EP 'Umphako'|website=SA Hip Hop Mag|date=6 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://bimba.co.za/sjava/umphako-ep|title=Sjava – Umphako EP|website=Bimba}}
Sjava's second studio album Umqhele was released on 14 December 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/latest-songs-sjava-umqhele/|title=Latest songs in South Africa this week: Sjava releases Umqhele|website=The South African|date=14 December 2018}} The album's lead single "Umama", was released seven days before the album was available.{{cite web|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2019/03/03/watch-sjava-shows-love-and-appreciation-to-his-mother-in-umama-video/|title=Sjava shows love and appreciation to his mother in 'Umama' video|website=YoMZansi|date=3 March 2019}} "Umama" later spawned a version on the global music platform COLORS, where he was featured performing the song on 13 May 2019.{{cite web|url=https://colorsxstudios.com/shows/sjava-umama/|title=Sjava – Umama|website=COLORXSTUDIOS}} Umqhele atopped the iTunes local chart and received positive reviews from critics.{{cite web|url=https://ewn.co.za/2018/12/21/sjava-s-umqhele-tops-itunes-sa-album-charts-a-week-after-release|title=Sjava's 'Umqhele' comfortably sitting at the top of SA digital album charts|website=EWN}}
On 23 November 2019, Sjava bagged Best Male Artist in Southern Africa award at 2019 All Africa Music Awards.{{cite web|title=All the 2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) winners |url=https://m.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/480/198271.html|work=Biz Community|access-date=25 November 2020}}
On 26 May 2020, Sjava announced via social media that he has departed his label, Ambitiouz Entertainment. He expressed gratitude towards the label for giving him an "opportunity and platform when no one did".{{Cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/Sjava_atm/status/1265298558141583366?s=19|number=1265298558141583366|title=Statement by Sjava: Sjava departs Ambitiouz|author=Sjava indlalifa|user=Sjava_atm|date=26 May 2020|access-date=26 May 2020}}
= 2020-present: 1020 Cartel, ''Umsebenzi'' EP, ''Isibuko'', ''Ukhamba'' =
Following departure with Ambitiouz Entertainment, Sjava self signed to his record deal 1020 Cartel and released his Extended Play Umsebenzi on 14 December 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/amp/entertainment/2020-07-31-sjava-aims-for-stars-with-new-label/|title=Sjava aims for stars with new label - SowetanLIVE|publisher=Sowetan LIVE|access-date=31 July 2020}} The EP was certified with gold plaque.{{cite web|title=Sjava celebrates "Umsebenzi" EP gold status with a deluxe {{!}} Fakaza News|url= https://fakazanews.com/2021/10/01/sjava-celebrates-umsebenzi-ep-gold-status-with-a-deluxe/|work=Fakaza News|access-date =1 October 2021|last=Adejoy}}
Sjava appeared on a collaboration "10k" with South African band Mafikizolo released on 10 June 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/the-juice/news/mafikizolo-release-classic-single-featuring-sjava-20220610| publisher =Channel | access-date =2023-04-02|language=en|location=South Africa|first=Keitumetse |last=Maako|date=2022-06-10|title=Mafikizolo release 'classic' single featuring Sjava}}
In December 2022, he announced his third studio album Isibuko, which was released 27 January 2023. It features guests such as Shwi, Saudi, Emtee, Sampa the Great, Delayde, Lolli Native, Qwabe Twins, Umzukulu, Umzulu Phaqa, Udumakahle, Anzo, Vernotile, Inkos' Yamagcokama, and Nontokozo Mkhize.
The song "Isoka" featuring Q Twins and Mzukulu charted number 1 on Metro FM Top 30 for two consecutive weeks.
Sjava & Big Zulu worked on their joint album Ukhamba, as
Inkabi Zezwe.{{Cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2023/03/sjava-big-zulu-gear-up-to-release-a-joint-music-project/|title=Sjava & Big Zulu Gear Up To Release A Joint Music Project|first=Clive|last=Banda|date=18 March 2023|website=SA Hip Hop Mag}} Album's lead single "Umbayimbayi" was released on 24 March 2023 and debuted number one on Top 100 South Africa.{{Cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/entertainment/music/156269-big-zulu-sjas-hit-song-umbayimbayi-charts-number-1-spotify-apple-music/|title="Khuphukani": SA proud of Sjava and Big Zulu's song reaching number 1 on Spotify|first=Sinazo|last=Tshambuluka|date=28 March 2023|website=Briefly}} The song was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa.{{Cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/24145/big-zulu-sjavas-umbayimbayi-hits-gold-status-in-sa|title=Big Zulu & Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Hits Gold Status In SA|website=slikouronlife.co.za}}{{Cite web|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/24176/inkabi-zezwes-umbayimbayi-certified-platinum|title=Inkabi Zezwe's 'Umbayimbayi' Certified Platinum|website=slikouronlife.co.za}}{{Cite web|url=https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2023/07/big-zulu-x-sjavas-umbayimbayi-goes-triple-platinum/|title=Big Zulu X Sjava's 'Umbayimbayi' Goes Triple Platinum|first=Clive|last=Banda|date=18 July 2023|website=SA Hip Hop Mag}}
In October 2023, Sjava contested with Focalistic at Red Bull Sound Clash South Africa and won the title held at Sun Arena, Time Square.{{cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/sjava-wins-redbull-sound-clash/|title=Sjava wins Red Bull SoundClash|first=Silindokuhle|last=Booi|work=Bona Magazine|access-date=2024-06-25}}{{cite web|access-date=2024-06-25|date=2023-10-30|title=Team Sjava Reigns Supreme Over Team Focalistic At Red Bull SoundClash 2023|url=https://www.redbull.com/za-en/red-bull-sound-clash-south-africa-report|work=Red Bull}}
Towards the end of July 2024, he announced his upcoming The 2016 Tour, to promote his debut studio album Isina Muva.{{cite web|title=Sjava gets fans excited with announcement of a show to honour his first 2016 album|first=Sergio
|last=Miller|url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/sjava-gets-fans-excited-with-announcement-of-a-show-to-honour-his-first-2016-album/|work=Bona|access-date=2024-07-31}} It will commerce on 27-29 September, Joburg Theatre, follows 1-2 November, Play House Theatre, other dates will be announced.{{cite web |date=2024-12-18|access-date=2024-12-22|work=Joburg ETC|url=https://www.joburgetc.com/things-to-do/sjava-2016-tour-pretoria/|title=Relive Sjava’s Breakout Year at The 2016 Tour in Pretoria}}
During his tour in December 2024, Sjava announced his live extended play Inkanyezi, released on January 31, 2025.{{cite web|title=Sjava Promises New EP Early 2025, Fans Overjoyed After Official Announcement|first=Rutendo|last=Masasi |work=Briefly|access-date=2024-12-22|date=2024-12-21|url=https://briefly.co.za/entertainment/music/205814-sjava-promises-ep-early-2025-fans-overjoyed-official-announcement/}}
= Endorsement =
In July 2024, Sjava announced partnership with Omega as the brand ambassador. {{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/news/sjava-elevates-bhinca-culture-with-new-range-of-shoes-4d89e327-6287-45dd-b184-8ed6fb0d4a83 |date=2024-06-21|title=Sjava elevates ‘Bhinca’ culture with new range of shoes|work=Independent Online|access-date=2024-06-22|first=Siyabonga|last=Sithole}} {{cite web|title=SJAVA ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH OMEGA ORIGINAL FOOTWEAR|url=https://frontpage.co.za/sjava-announces-collaboration-with-omega-original-footwear/ |work=Front Page|access-date=2024-06-22}}{{cite web|title=Sjava Collaborates With Omega Footwear On Their New Leather Shoe Line And Mzansi Appears Unimpressed|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/sjava-collaborates-with-omega-footwear-on-their-new-leather-shoe-line-and-mzansi-appears-unimpressed/|work=Ubetoo|date=2024-06-21|first=Ikedichim |last=Chibundu|access-date=2024-06-22}}
=Television=
From 2005 to 2013, Sjava enrolled to acting. He appeared on several television shows; including Zone 14, Generations and Soul City and 7de Laan, uGugu and Andile, Isibaya. In August 2020, he landed on a small role on Uzalo{{cite web|title=Sjava joins 'Uzalo' |url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/tv/local/sjava-joins-uzalo-fbf8495e-a2f4-4b8f-8226-89f95355caa3|access-date =13 August 2020|publisher=Independent Online}} and eHostela season 2.
In March 2023, Sjava bagged acting role of Prince Mkhuseli Khahlamba in Queendom.{{cite web|title=Sjava bags role, crafts title track in star-studded series 'Queendom' |work=The South African |access-date=2024-03-02|date=2024-03-01|first=Nokuthula|last=Ngcobo|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/local-celebs/sjava-role-title-track-series-queendom-bet-africa-dstv-129-linda-mtoba-sinfi-dlathu/}}{{cite news|first=Nompumelelo|last=Magagula|title=Sjava, Sindi Dlathu, Linda Mtoba to feature in new BET Africa's star-studded daily drama Queendom {{!}} City Press|date=2024-03-02|access-date=2024-03-02|publisher=CityPress|location=South Africa|url-access=subscription |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/sjava-sindi-dlathu-linda-mtoba-to-feature-in-new-bet-africas-star-studded-daily-drama-queendom-20240301}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected information ! scope="col" style="width:11em;" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:18em;" | Album details !Certification |
| scope="row" |{{center|Isina Muva}}
|
|RISA: Gold |
|---|
| umphako
! scope="row" |{{center|Umqhele}} |
| |
| scope="row"|{{center|Isibuko}}
|
| RiSA: Platinum |
=Extended plays=
= Guest appearances =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" style="width:14em;" |Title ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Other artist(s) ! scope="col" |Album |
| scope="row" |"Broken Promises"
|2024 |Bravo Le Roux, Benjaman |Igazi, Iinyembezi Nombilo (Deluxe) |
|---|
Singles
=As lead artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ 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 |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" | "Mngani" (Darque, Sjava)
|rowspan=4| 2023 | — | |More Life |
| scope="row" | "Umbayimbayi" (Sjava, Big Zulu)
|1 | 3× Platinum |Ukhamba |
| scope="row" | "Ingunaphakade" (Zaba, Sjava)
| — | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Umntu" (Sjava, Bravo Le Roux)
| — | | Igazi, Iinyembezi Nombilo |
| scope="row" |"Ngibongiseni"
|rowspan=3|2024 |— | |Isibuko (Deluxe) |
| scope="row" |"Tholakuwe" (Herc Cut The Lights, Sjava, Blxckie featuring Young Stunna )
|— | |{{non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"Love is still a answer" (Mawat, Soweto Gospel Choir, Sjava, Lebo Sekgobela, Masandi, Mariechan)
|— | |{{non-album single}} |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Other charted and certified songs
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of other charted songs, 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 |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" |"God Laughs" (A-Reece featuring Sjava, Shekhinah)
|rowspan=2|2023 | |
| scope="row" |"Isoka" (Sjava featuring Mzukulu, Qwabe Twins)
| 2× Platinum |rowspan=2|Isibuko |
| scope="row" |"Typhoon" (Sjava featuring Sastii, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Blue Pappi)
|rowspan=2|2024 |
| scope="row" |"Uvalo" (Usimamane featuring Sjava)
|1{{cite web|title=Usimamane’s meteoric shoot up the Charts|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/usimamanes-meteoric-shoot-up-the-charts-ed-155/|work=The Official South African Charts|access-date=2024-10-04|date=2020-10-04}}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/bw/playlist/top-100-south-africa/pl.447bd05172824b89bd745628f7f54c18|title=Top 100: South Africa|date=2024-09-16|access-date=2024-09-16|work=Apple Music}} | |20th: Days Before Maud |
| scope="row" |"Uyena"
|rowspan=3|2025 | |rowspan=3|Inkanyezi |
| scope="row" |"Kuye"
| |
| scope="row" |"Sleepover"
| |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Awards and nominations
{{Infobox musician awards
| name = Sjava
| image =
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| wins = 7
| nominations = 22
| award1 = Metro FM Music Awards
| award1W = 1
| award1N = 10
| award2 = South African Music Awards
| award2W = 4
| award2N = 7
| award3 = DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards
| award3W = 1
| award3N = 1
| award4 = BET Awards
| award4W = 1
| award4N = 1
| award5 = South African Traditional Music Awards
| award5W = 0
| award5N = 1
}}
= All Africa Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{Abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2021
|Himself
|Best Male Artist in African Inspirational Music
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
= African Muzik Magazine Awards =
{{Awards table}}
|-
|2023
|Himself
|Best Male Southern Africa
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
=Metro FM Music Awards=
{{awards table}}
|-
|rowspan="4"|2017
|rowspan="4"|
|{{nom}}
|-
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|{{nom}}
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|Best Produced Album{{cite web|title=FULL LIST: Metro FM Award winners 2017|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/full-list-metro-fm-award-winners-2017-20170225|website=channel24|publisher=The Juice|access-date=13 January 2018}}{{cite web|title=16th Metro FM Awards 2017 ( Full List of Winners)|url=http://www.youthvillage.co.za/2017/02/16th-metro-fm-awards-2017-full-list-of-winners/|website=Youth Village|date=25 February 2017|access-date=13 January 2018}}{{cite web|title=WINNERS: 16th Metro FM Music Awards #MMA16|url=http://www.yomzansi.com/2017/02/25/winners-16th-metro-fm-music-awards-mma16/|website=YoMzansi|date=25 February 2017|access-date=13 January 2018}}{{cite web|title=All the 2017 SAMA winners, revealed|url=http://glamour.co.za/2017/05/2017-sama-winners-revealed/|website=Glamour|access-date=13 January 2018}}
|{{won}}
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|rowspan=7|2023
|rowspan=3|"Isoka"
|Best Collaboration
|{{nom}}
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|{{nom}}
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| Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Best Afro Soul Pop
|{{nom}}
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|rowspan =3|Himself
|Best Styled Artist
|{{nom}}
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|Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Best Male Artist
|{{nom}}
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|2017
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|Best Produced Album{{cite web|last1=Canham|first1=Tamlyn|title=#SAMA23: Full list of nominees|url=https://www.ecr.co.za/news/entertainment/sama23-full-list-nominees/|website=EastCoastRadio|access-date=13 January 2018}}{{cite web|title=Here are all the 2017 Sama winners|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/Music/News/here-are-all-the-2017-sama-winners-20170526|website=channel24|access-date=13 January 2018}}{{cite web|title=This Just In: All The Winners At The 2017 SAMAs|url=http://www.marieclaire.co.za/latest-news/samas-2017-winners|website=Marie Claire|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021901/http://www.marieclaire.co.za/latest-news/samas-2017-winners|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=SAMA23 Winners|url=https://www.samusicawards.co.za/sama-2017/sama23-winners|website=South African Music Awards|access-date=13 January 2018}}
|{{won}}
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|
|Album of the Year
|{{won}}
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|Male Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Best Engineered Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Best Afro Pop Album
|{{won}}
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|2021
|
|Best Adult Contemporary Album
|{{nominated}}
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|rowspan=5|2023
|rowspan=5|
|Male Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Best Produced Album
|{{nom}}
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| Best Engineered Album
|{{nom}}
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| Best Afro pop Album
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|2021
|Umsebenzi
|Best Male Artist/Group
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
=DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards=
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|2017
|
|Rising Star{{cite web|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/TV/News/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-mzansi-viewers-choice-awards-20170621|title=Everything you need to know about the Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards|date=21 June 2017|website=Channel24|access-date=4 July 2017}}{{cite web|title=Who Won What And Who Wore What at the Inaugural DSTV Viewers' Choice Awards 2017|url=http://www.marieclaire.co.za/latest-news/dstv-awards-winners-2017|website=Marie Claire|access-date=13 January 2018|archive-date=14 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114024833/http://www.marieclaire.co.za/latest-news/dstv-awards-winners-2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Who won what at the DStv Viewer's Choice Awards|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/who-won-what-at-the-dstv-viewers-choice-awards-10968235|website=IOL|access-date=13 January 2018}}{{cite web|title=Here are all the Winners from DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards|url=http://www.yomzansi.com/2017/08/27/here-are-all-the-winners-from-dstv-mzansi-viewers-choice-awards/|website=YoMzansi|access-date=13 January 2018}}
|{{won}}
{{end}}
=BET Awards=
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|2018
|
|Best New International Act{{Cite web|url=https://www.enca.com/life/entertainment/sjava-wins-bet-award|title=Sjava wins BET award | eNCA|website=www.enca.com}}{{cite web| url = https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-06-25-watch-sjava-wins-bet-award-and-his-acceptance-speech-was-epic/| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180625090923/https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-06-25-watch-sjava-wins-bet-award-and-his-acceptance-speech-was-epic/| archive-date = 2018-06-25| title = WATCH: Sjava wins BET Award and his acceptance speech was epic}} {{Cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/top-of-the/sjava/sjava-wins-bet-award|title=Sjava wins BET Award|website=ZAlebs}}
|{{won}}
{{end}}
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