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Early life and career

Aymos was born in

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. He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir. In 2020, he released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled ''Shonamalanga''. The album was nominated at the

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for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year. In September 2021, he released his debut album ''Yimi Lo''. The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo. In May 2022, he made collaboration on ''African Lullabies Part 2'', album by Platoon. His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified platinum in South Africa.

Discography

* ''Shonamalanga'' * ''Yim Lo'' (2021) * ''Fatela'' (2023)

Awards and nominations

References

Living people Amapiano musicians South African singer-songwriters South African musicians People from Gauteng 1989 births {{SouthAfrica-musician-stub