Cici

Busisiwe Thwala (born 15 February 1987), is a South African singer-songwriter and actress prominently known under the alias of Cici (often stylized CiCi) who gained recognition in late 2015 subsequent to the release of her single "Runaway".

The "Runaway" single won her two awards in 2016 at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards. In 2017 she left her ex-partner's and manager's (Arthur Mafokate) record label 999 and went on to sign a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment.

She created two albums titled Busisiwe (2017) and Sukulila (2021) under the latter label.

Cici made collaboration with DJ Zinhle, "Thula" released on July 7, 2023. It debuted number 3 and charted number 1 on Metro FM Top 30 Countdown Charts.

Feuds After signing a recording contract with 999 music in 2016, In 2017 Cici opened a domestic violence case against her former boss and ex-lover Arthur Mafokate, Mafokate retaliated by opening a counter-charge for assault.

Discography Busisiwe (2021) RiSA: Platinum

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Filmography Television YearTitle RoleNotes 2016Rhythm CityLihleRecurring role

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResults202228th SAMAsBest Afro Pop AlbumSukulila 201824th SAMAsBest R&B/Soul/Reggae AlbumBusisiwe 201615th Metro FM Music Awards Best R&B Single"Runaway" Best Styled Video Best Compilation Feature