Thabsie
Bathabise Biyela (born 5 November 1991) is a South African singer-songwriter professionally known under the alias of Thabsie. She came to prominence subsequent to the release of "Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe" (which was certified 119× Platinum in South Africa). In 2017, Biyela put out two lead singles, "African Queen" featuring JR and "Ubuyanini" from her debut studio album Songs About You (2017), which were certified Platinum and Gold respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Thabsie
- Occupation
- musician · singer · songwriter · record producer · singer-songwriter
- Known for
- Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe
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Bathabise Biyela (born 5 November 1991) is a South African singer-songwriter professionally known under the alias of Thabsie. She came to prominence subsequent to the release of "Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe" (which was certified 119× Platinum in South Africa). In 2017, Biyela put out two lead singles, "African Queen" featuring JR and "Ubuyanini" from her debut studio album Songs About You (2017), which were certified Platinum and Gold respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
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After a four-year hiatus, Thabsie returned in 2024 with the single ‘Same Place’, blending Afro and R&B influences. In late 2025, she released ‘Again’, a soulful track exploring resilience and self-discovery. She also collaborated with DJ Zinhle on ‘Kusazokhanya’. At the 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, Thabsie performed a medley of her hits.
• Year — Award ceremony — Category — Recipient/Nominated work — Results — Ref. References • 2017 — South African Hip Hop Awards — Song of the Year — "Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe" • 2018 — South African Music Awards — Newcomer of the Year — Songs About You • Best R&B / Soul / Reggae Album • 2019 — Record of the Year (fan voted) — "Macala"
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- 1.5 things we bet you didn't know about Thabsie. TimesLIVE.
- 2.Hip-hop hooray: Kwesta's 'Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe' hits 10-million mark [watch]. The South African. 17 August 2021.
- 3.D.Y.K – DID YOU KNOW? 09 June 2021. TRACE. 9 June 2021.
- 4.Certifications 2023. www.risa.org.za.
- 5.GQ South Africa. Thabsie returns with new music after 4 years break.
- 6.Slikour On Life. Thabsie Releases New Single “AGAIN”.
- 7.Slikour On Life. Thabsie Set to Release New Single, “Again”.
- 8.Briefly.co.za. "You’ll be in your feels": Thabsie talks new music ‘Again’.
- 9.2017 WINNERS. SA HIP HOP AWARDS.
- 10.2018 Best R and B/Soul Album Nominee : Thabsie – Songs About You. samusicawards.co.za.
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