Lloyiso

Bio

Lloyiso is Loyiso Gijana, a pop and R&B vocalist from Kariega, formerly Uitenhage, in the Eastern Cape. Drawn to music from around age 12, he reached national attention as a teenager on Idols SA season 11 in 2015, then signed with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2018 for early singles including 'Intliziyo' with Langa Mavuso. His lane is the full-voiced ballad: soul phrasing, patient builds, choruses that land with gospel weight.

In 2021 he signed with Universal Music South Africa and Republic Records, described as the first South African artist on Republic's roster. His EP Seasons (2023), made with producers including Stargate and Mr. Hudson, won Best Pop Album at the 2023 South African Music Awards, and 'Real Love' paired him with Martin Garrix. In October 2025 he announced the EP Never Thought I Could together with his first European tour.

Verified facts

• Born Loyiso Gijana in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, in 1999; first reached national attention as a teenager on Idols SA season 11 in 2015.Wikipedia
• Signed with Universal Music South Africa and Republic Records in 2021, described as the first South African artist signed to Republic Records.Wikipedia
• Won Best Pop Album at the 2023 South African Music Awards, one of three SAMA nominations that year; his EP Seasons (2023) involved producers including Stargate and Mr. Hudson.Wikipedia
• Released 'Real Love' with Martin Garrix, and in October 2025 announced his first European tour and the EP Never Thought I Could.Wikipedia
• Developed an interest in music around age 12; signed with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2018, releasing singles including 'Nontsikelelo' and 'Intliziyo' featuring Langa Mavuso.Wikipedia

Notable work

• Seasons EP
• Real Love (with Martin Garrix)
• Intliziyo (feat. Langa Mavuso)
• Speak
• Never Thought I Could EP

Categories

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