Buffalo Souljah
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Birth name | Thabani Ndlovu |
Born | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | 19 September 1980
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, sampler, percussion |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | United Nations of Africa Music Group |
Buffalo Souljah is a South Africa-based Zimbabwean award winning Reggae recording artist, songwriter and record label called U.N.A (United Nations of Africa Music Group).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Early life background
Born just five months after the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980 in Bulawayo, Thabani Ndhlovu is the third born in a family of four. He then moved to Harare where he was raised in the high density suburb Mufakose.
He attended Mufakose High School and then moved to South Africa soon after high school to seek for opportunities.
Career background
Buffalo Souljah started his career when he composed his first song at the age of eight called “Zuva Randisinga Kanganwe” (The day I will never forget). The song was inspired by a hilarious childhood incident in which he and his brother were chased by some baboons after having touted and provoked them. Buffalo credits his talent and thirst for music to his father who was also a musician. His father was a jazz artist and saxophonist who worked with the famous Thomas Mapfumo in the late 70s and early 80s.[8]
Buffalo Souljah also recorded an Afro Jazz album called 'Indolvu Yangena' on VaNyoni Beats Records, working closely with Mzilikazi Wa Afrika.
Early collaborations
In 1996, Buffalo Souljah and his friends David Zulu aka Deva Soul and Stewart Chamirai aka Jon Doe formed his first group "Intelligent Racuss Cruuks" formally known as ULD a/k/a Prettybway. The group released three afro hip-hop albums, a mix of traditional music called jiti and hip-hop which involved a hip-hop drum, kick and bass sequence fused with the Zimbabwean traditional instrument Mbira.
When Buffalo moved to South Africa in 1999 he entered the music industry and worked with several South African artists featuring on their albums. In 2002 he had his first break working with a Ghanaian artist Kweku aka Instinct. He was later involved with a group called Street Disciples and they dropped an album called The Chosen Ones under the label (Da Apostles).
Record deal: United Nations of Africa (U.N.A)
After some years in the hustle, Buffalo Souljah finally got his big break and signed with HOTWAX records, a record album owned by veteran DJ Waxxy. He now owns and heads a record label called U.N.A (United Nations of Africa), and signed his first artist, Vanessa Sibanda, formerly known as Queen Vee, in 2010.[9] Queen Vee is a former pageant queen, crowned Miss Zimbabwe in 2008. After relinquishing the crown as Miss Zimbabwe in 2009, Queen Vee relocated to South Africa and met Big Buff, who eventually signed her to his label United Nations of Africa. Since 2010, Queen Vee has worked with celebrated musician such A L-Tido, Ziyon from Liquid Deep and AB Crazy among others.
Buffalo Souljah net worth
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Estimated annual net worth in 2019 $100 000 - $900 000 (approx.)
Estimated annual net worth in 2018 $150 000 - $1 million
Annual salary Under review
Income source Primary source of income, Musician(Profession)
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Endorsements
One Campaign
http://www.waafrikaonline.com/2014/07/african-stars-to-join-one-campaign-in.html?m=1
Coke Studios
https://www.coke.co.za/cokestudio/profile/profile_buffalo-souljah/
One Man Band
http://oyos.news/buffalo-souljah-brace-for-his-first-ever-one-man-band-concert
Top Collaborations
2Baba | Casper Nyovest | Cabo Snoop | Anatii Nasty C | Diamond Platnumz | AKA | Lira | Reason | Hugh Masekela | Samini | Kwela Tebza R Kelly
Yvonne Chaka Chaka | Winky D | D'banj | Fally Ipupa | Blaklez | Queen Vee | Nadia Nakai | [Victoria Kimani] | Nyla (Brick n Lace) | Judith Sephuma | Dj Chrizz Beatz | Ay
Brickz | Blayze | Dj Waxxy | Boom Shaka Jnr Dredd | Thembi Seete | Bongo Riot | Maraza | Buggle Emma Gee | Damma Do Bling | Radio & Weasel | Lizha James | Dj Dimplez | Dj Toxik | Dj Switcg
| Dj Speedsta | Tumi Stoogie
Performances
- Harare International Festival of the Arts Zimbabwe
- Lake of Stars
- Nigeria Calaba Festival
- Tanzania Hip-Hop Mag Festival
- City of Joburg New Year's Eve
- Washington DC African Summit Concert
- Lake of Malawi
- Malasia African Diaspora Festival
Notable Singles
In 2008 Buffalo Souljah released a dancehall single "Bubble Ya Bums" for his debut album. The single became a hit, the video was on high rotation on Channel O and MTV Base and got him winning two Channel O Spirit Of Africa Awards in the categories "Best Newcomer" and "Best Dancehall/Ragga" respectively.[10][11]
Discography: Singles and Features
Song | Album | Year |
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Ziyawa | The Chosen One | 2014 |
Chibhambi Chabhadhara | The Chosen One | 2014 |
Da Chosen One | The Chosen One | 2014 |
Basawine | The Chosen One | 2014 |
Luv Song | The Movement | 2009 |
My Type O Guy | The Movement | 2009 |
Too Many O Me | The Movement | 2009 |
Ghetto Anthem | The Movement | 2009 |
Belong (with Nasty C) | Coke Studios Collab | 2016[12] |
Bubble Ya | Single release | 2008 |
My Lady | Single release | 2016 |
Kilamanjaro | Single release | 2016 |
Dj Waxxy: Yini | Single release | 2017 |
Samzee Deenamba: From the streets | 2016 | Featuring Buffalo Souljah and Eindo |
Blacklez: Success | Single release | 2015 |
Queen Vee: Thirsty | Single release | 2015 |
Born to be wild | Single release | Featuring Nyla (Brick N Lace) |
Music Awards & Recognition
In 2013, Buffalo Souljah was appointed the Zimbabwean Youth Cultural Ambassador by Minister S. Kasukuwere[13]
Song/Project | Award | Year | Platform |
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Bubble Your Bumz | Best Newcomer | 2008 | Channel O Africa Music Video Awards |
Bubble Your Bumz | Best Ragga Dancehall Video | 2008 | Channel O Africa Music Video Awards |
Buffalo Souljah/Taygrin/Gal level for My Type Of Girl (Zimbabwe/Malawi/Namibia) | Best Duo or Group | 2009 | Channel O Africa Music Video Awards |
Judgement | Best Ragga Dancehall Video | 2009 | Channel O Africa Music Video Awards |
Ezandlha Phezulu | Viewers Choice (Voting) | 2010 | Soundcity Music Awards |
Styra Inonyengesa featuring Cabo Snoop | Best Ragga Dancehall | 2011 | Channel O Africa Music Video Awards |
Turn Up | Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall | 2014 | Channel O Africa Music Video Awards |
N/A | Best Artist Diaspora | 2015 | Zimdancehall Awards |
N/A | International Achiever | 2016 | Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) |
N/A | Best Reggae | Nigeria AFRIMA | |
N/A | Africa Best Dance hall | Texas U.S |
Buffalo Souljah is the only Zimbabwean artist to win multiple Channel O Music Video Awards (6 in total).[14][15][16]
References
- ^ "Buffalo Souljah". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Buffalo Souljah up in arms-Why Only Kirsty, Chidzonga? | The Herald". www.herald.co.zw. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ Nkhoma, Ron (2017-02-14). "Malawi: Buffalo Souljah Set for Valentine's Live Performance in Lilongwe". Nyasa Times (Leeds). Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "An ode to heroes of Malawi | Malawi24 - All the latest Malawi news". Malawi24. 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ Entertainment, TMG. "Crossing all borders: Nasty C and Buffalo Souljah bring heat to the Coke Studio". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ Johnson, Ayodele. "New Music: Buffalo Souljah - My lady". Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ "Buffalo Souljah and Pah Chihera to represent Zimbabwe at US awards". 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/buffalo-souljah
- ^ Majaya, TR. "Making the case for @buffalosouljah1 as a Zimbabwean Music Icon". Kunakirwa. Kunakirwa Ltd. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Nasty C & Buffalo Souljah bring the heat on Coke Studio". ETV. ETV South Africa. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ Majaya, TR. "Making the case for @buffalosouljah1 as a Zimbabwean Music Icon". Kunakirwa. Kunakirwa Ltd. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Nasty C & Buffalo Souljah bring the heat on Coke Studio". ETV. ETV South Africa. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Buffalo Souljah honoured". MTV Base Africa. MTV. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ Majaya, TR. "Making the case for @buffalosouljah1 as a Zimbabwean Music Icon". Kunakirwa. Kunakirwa Ltd. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ Phiri, Brenda (December 1, 2014). "Buffalo Souljah Up In Arms - Zim does not value my efforts - Why only Kirsty, Chidzonga?". Herald. Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Buffalo Souljah wins Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video". Channel O. MNet. Retrieved 7 September 2017.