Lloyiso

Loyiso Gijana (born 8 March 1999), professionally known as Lloyiso is South African singer-songwriter and producer. Born and raised in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, Lloyiso developed musical interest at the age of 12 and contested on Idols SA season 11 in 2015.

Lloyiso
Birth name	Loyiso Gijana
Born	(1999-03-08) March 8, 1999 (age 26) Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres	Afropop Pop
Occupation	singer-songwriter
Instruments	vocals piano
Years active	2015 – present
Labels	Ambitiouz Entertainment (former) Universal Music South Africa Republic Records

Following his exit from Idols SA, Lloyiso signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2018 and released "Nontsikelelo", "Intlizyo" featuring Langa Mavuso.^[1]

Shortly after his departure with former label, Lloyiso signed recording deal with Universal Music Group South Africa and Republic Records in 2021.^[2]

Towards the end of February 2023, Lloyiso announced his extended play Seasons and release date.^[3]

The EP was released on March 31, 2023.^[4] Seasons was entirely produced by Earwulf, Mr. Hudson, and Stargate. His extended play earned him 3 nominations at South African Music Awards and won Best Pop Album.^[5]

In early May 2024, Lloyiso announced Elephant in the Room Tour, the tour includes 4 dates. The tour is scheduled to start at Pretoria, June 8, other 3 dates will be announced later.^[6][7]

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	Album
		ZA
"Nontsikelelo"	2018	—		Non-album singles
"Intliziyo" (featuring Langa Mavuso)	2019	—
"Madoda Sabelani"	2020	—
"Dream About You"	2021	—
"Seasons"		—	RiSA : Multi-Platinum [8]	Seasons
"Love Runs Deeper"		—		Non-album singles
"Easy On Me"		—
"Speak"	2022	—	RiSA: Platinum [8]
"What Would I Say"		—
"Let Me Love You Now"		—	RiSA: Platinum [8]	Seasons
"Run"	2023	—	RiSA: Gold [8]
"Give A Little Kindess (Choir Version)"		—		Non-album singles
"You're So You"		—
"Real Love" (with Martin Garrix)		—
"I Hate That I Care"		—
"High"	2025	—		High / Higher EP
"Higher"		—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography

• Seasons (2023)

Achievements

All Africa Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2022	"Speak"	songwriter of the year	Nominated
		Most Promising Artiste	Nominated

South African Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2023	Seasons	Best Pop Album	Won	[9][10][11]
		Best Male Artist	Nominated
		Best Newcomer	Nominated