Sha Sha

Charmaine Shamiso Mapimbiro (born 13 July 1994), professionally known as Sha Sha, is a Zimbabwean-born singer-songwriter from Mutare. Hailed by many as the "Queen of amapiano", her career began in 2011, at the age of 17 and later was discovered by Audius Mtawarira. She gained popularity for her collaborations with South African amapiano producers such as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small.

Having signed a record deal with Blaq Boy Music, her debut Blossom EP, was released in 2019. She was awarded Best New International Act at the 2020 BET Awards.

Early life and career

1994–2017: Early years and career beginnings Born in Mutare, Mapimbiro moved around Zimbabwe whilst growing up following her parents' separation, often residing with her grandmother or aunts. Her music journey began after joining the choir, subsequently taking vocal and piano lessons as a child. by Samthing Soweto, "Nge Thanda Wena" by Mlindo The Vocalist and "We Mama" by Scorpion Kings, Sha Sha released her debut EP, Blossom on November 1, 2019.

On December 3, 2020, Sha Sha released the single "Woza".

2021-present: I'm Alive Towards the end of the June 2022, she signed a management deal with Black Major.

"Ungowami" featuring DJ Soa Mattrix was released on July 7, 2022, as album's lead single off her debut studio album I'm Alive which was set to be released on 26 August.

The album was released on September 23, 2022, in South Africa.

Discography Studio albums I'm Alive (2022)

Extended plays Blossom (2019)

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 "Woza" 2020 — "Light Up" (Killer tunes, Sha Sha, Like Mike) 2021— "iPiano" (Sha Sha, Kamo Mphela featuring Felo Le Tee)— "Ndawana" (Sha Sha, Kelvin Momo, Sykes) 2024 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha)2024 —Impilo "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations