Usimamane
Omuhleumnguni Simamane (born 10 October 2003) is a South African rapper and songwriter. Born and raised in Umlazi, Durban, Usimamane rose to fame with his breakthrough single "Cheque" released in 2024, which was certified 3× Platinum in South Africa.[1][2]
In June 2024, Usimamane was announced as Rap Life Africa by Apple Music.[3]
His debut studio album 20th: Days Before Maud, was released on 13 September 2024.[4]
20th: Days Before Maud broke a record as biggest second-day streams in South Africa on Spotify by surpassing over 332, 000 streams.[5] The song "Uvalo" with Sjava debuted number 4, prior reaching number 1 after 1 week later on Local Streaming Top 10 Charts.[6][7]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- 19th Deluxe (2023)
- 20th: Days Before Maud (2024)
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "iFilimu" (Tony Dayimane, Usimamane) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Too Fly" (Priestdebeast, Solo Sae, Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "10th October" | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Handling Business" (Tony Dayimane, Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Cheque" | 2024 | 3× Platinum | 20th: Days Before Maud | ||||
| "Life Isn't Fair" (PatricKxxLee, Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Star" (Usimamane featuring Morena) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Mandelaz" (Youngwinner, Usimamane featuring Kaay9n) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Back In the Crib" (Trxcky Supreme featuring Tony Dayimane, Usimamane) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "K'MELE NGIZWE" (Lowfeye, LaCabra featuring Blue Pappi & Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Sek'hlwile" (Jerome Jr featuring Usimamane, Fxrgo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Aibo" (Uncle D featuring Usimamane, Oliphantom, Tame Tiger | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "SFIKE SAMOSHA" (Stxxt featuring Usimamane) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Big Bank, Little Bank" (Sketch Panadic featuring Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Funa Nton" (Hennybelit featuring Tony Dayimane, uSimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Gone For Me" (Secret Jukebox featuring Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "For Me" (Sonic Banger featuring Usimamane, Horid The Messiah, Kane Keid, YungkiddReezy & Daystar) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Day Onezz" (Twister Twizz featuring Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Made It" (Blxck_Kid featuring Usimamane, Iconikidz, TheSoundClout, Oceandrip) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Barbie" (Caseklowzed featuring Usimamane) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "uNyaka" (Naughty Kid featuring Usimamane) | — | "Woah"(Tony Dayimane featuring Okmalumkolkat and Usimamane | Non-album single | ||||
| "From The Trap" (Emmanuel NM featuring Luka Pryce, Usimamane, EMkaySwitch) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Other charted and certified songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Uvalo" (Usimamane featuring Sjava) | 2024 | 1[6] | 20th: Days Before Maud | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Achievements
[edit]Metro FM Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Uvalo" | Best Music Video | Pending | [8] |
| Best Hip Hop Song | Pending | |||
| "Wishlist" | Pending | |||
| Himself | Best Male Artist | Pending |
Urban Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Himself | Artist of the Year | Pending | [9] |
| "Dangerous" (featuring Rick Ross) | Best International Collaboration (South Africa x Global) | Pending | ||
| Himself | Best Hip Hop Act | Pending | ||
| Best Newcomer | Pending | |||
| Best Male Act | Pending |
References
[edit]- ^ Tebele, Mbali. "2024 belongs to Usimamane: 'Cheque' dominates Hip Hop charts". MSN. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Apple Music Announces Usimamane as June's Featured Artist for Rap Life Africa". Hype Magazine. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "USIMAMANE'S ALBUM 20TH: DBM REACHES GREATER HEIGHTS ON ITS RELEASE". Gagasi World. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (2024-10-08). "Usimamane's '20th: Days Before Maud' takes South African hip hop by storm". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ^ a b "Usimamane's meteoric shoot up the Charts". The South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ ""If I Knew It Would Be Number 1, I Was Gonna Make A Plan" - Usimamane". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (2025-02-28). "Feels great': Usimamane and Woodblock DJs revel in 2025 Metro FM awards nominations announcement". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2025-02-28.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2025-03-14). "Urban Music Awards launches in SA, unveils nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2025-03-17.