Mr Thela | |
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Birth name | Simphiwe Sihawu |
Born | Gugulethu, Western Cape, South Africa |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | keyboard, synthizer |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
Formerly of | Mshayi & Mr Thela |
Website |
mrthela |
Simphiwe Sihawu (born 2000 [1]) better known as Mr Thela, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born in Gugulethu and raised in Samora Machel, Philippi, his professional musical career began in 2016 at the age of 16. [1] Aside from his solo career, Sihawu was a member of Mshayi & Mr Thela duo. [2]
Their debut studio album Make Cape Town Great Again (2020), became their best-selling album, certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [3]
His second studio album Tronics Land Series 2, was released on 17 November 2023. [4] The album debuted No. 3 on Apple Music and No. 5 on Spotify South Africa Charts respectively. [5] [6]
In February 2024, Mr Thela signed a recording deal with Universal Music Group. [7]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | "Hello" | Best Kwaito/Gqom | Won | [8] [9] |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | Make Cape Town Great Again | Best Gqom Album | Nominated |