Babalwa M

Babalwa Mavuso (born 25 January 1994), professionally known as Babalwa M, is a South African singer-songwriter. Born in Orlando, Soweto and grew up in Protea Glen, Babalwa first gained recognition after releasing her extended play Bayeke in 2020.

Career

Her extended play Pisces was released on 26 April 2024. The song "Pholisa" with Kelvin Momo featuring Stixx and Baby S.O.N, debuted number 3 on both Local and International Charts.

In early August 2024, Babalwa was announced as Isgubhu cover star by Apple Music.

Her studio album Candour, was released on 25 October 2024. "Bo Thata" featuring Stixx and Nvcho debuted number 6 on Local Top 10 Streaming Charts. In addition, "Diala Ngothando" featuring MaWhoo and "Mthuthuzeli" with Yallunder debuted number 21 and 23 respectively. The album entered Apple Top 5 albums charts South Africa at No. 4 and reached No. 1.

Discography Bayeke (2020) Aluta Continua (2021) Pisces (2024) Candour (2024) Acquiesce (2025) Guest appearances TitleYearOther artist(s)Album"I Don't Care"2026TylaA*Pop

Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Emakhosini" (Babalwa M featuring De Mthuda, Sam Deep)2023— "Maye Maye" (Kelvin Momo, Babalwa M featuring Azana, Stixx)— "Thobela" (Stixx, Babalwa M) 2024 —RISA: Gold "Melusi" (Mzizi, Balawa M featuring Stixx) — "uValo" (Jazzworx, Thukuthela, Babalwa M featuring Dlala Thukzin 2025 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted and certified songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

2021 — RiSA: Platinum Auti 'eSharp

2022 — RiSA: Platinum

Collaboration of the Year Metro FM Music Awards 2025

Best Female Artist