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Qwabe Twins
South African Afro pop band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Qwabe Twins is a South African Afro-pop duo formed in KwaZulu-Natal consisting of identical twins Virginia and Viggy Qwabe.[1] They were contestant on season 15 of the Idols South Africa.
Q Twins signed a record deal with Afrotaiment Records, released their debut studio album The Gift of Love (2020).
Their second studio album Words of Hope (2022), debuted number 3 in South Africa.
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Idols South Africa
In 2019, Qwabe Twins competed on season 15 of Idols South Africa. Virginia Qwabe performed "Khona" by Mafikizolo featuring Uhuru on the Top 5 and was eliminated. Soon after her sister elimination Viggy withdrew.[2]
2020-2022: The Gift of Love
Shortly after their exit on Idols South Africa,[3][4] they signed a record deal with Afrotaiment Records [5] and released their breakthrough hit single "Hamba" featuring DJ Tira on November 29, 2019.[6] The song music video amassed 5 Million views on YouTube [7] and scooped award at the 2021 Afrotaiment awards.[8] Q Twins was nominated for Newest Find at the 2020 KZN Entertainment Awards.[9][10] In September 18, their single "Show Me" featuring Jaziel Brothers was released.[11] On September 25, 2020, their debut studio album The Gift of Love was released in South Africa.[12][6] At the 15th ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards, they were nominated for Best Traditional House Music Song and won two awards Female Artist/Group (The Gift of Love )[13] and Best Traditional Collaboration Song.[14]
In October 2021, their single "Ziyakhala" featuring Kabza De Small was released.[15][16]
Their second studio album Words of Hope was released on November 17, 2021. It reached number 3 on iTunes Top Albums.
2023-present: Iqiniso
On October 27, 2023, their EP Iqiniso, was released.[17]
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Discography
Studio albums
- The Gift of Love (2020)
- Words of Hope (2022)
Extended play's
- Iqiniso (2023)
Achievements
Basadi in Music Awards
KZN Entertainment Awards
South African Traditional Music Awards
References
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