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Mzwandile Moya (born April 16, 1983), known by his stage name Afrotraction, is a South African R&B and neo soul musician and producer. Born and raised in Nelspruit, his professional musical career began in 2006. Moya comes from a musical family and his love for music was triggered at an early age. Moya is a self-taught pianist and bassist singing in Siswati in neo soul and R&B styles, and he has worked with many South African artists of different genres.

His studio album For The Lovers (2014) earned him best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album at the 21st South African Music Awards.

Moya's fifth studio album Relationships (2017) became his best-selling album. It was preceded by 5 singles; "Ngiphelele", "Ngeke K’lunge", "Ngimtholile", "Angeke", "Imali Yamalobolo".

Career

Growing up Moya was a keyboard player at his church, before venturing into music and signing a recording deal with Electromode in 2006 as a record producer.

Africa. Love. Music was released on October 7, 2022.

Discography

studio albums

• Soul Deep (2009)
• Soulfully Yours (2011)
• For The Lovers (2014)
• Love & Respect (2016)
• Relationships (2017)
• The Gospel Of Afrotraction: Moya Movement (2020)
• The Launch of JazzYano (2021)
• Africa. Love. Music (2022)

studio EP's

• Love Over Dose (L.O.D EP) (2019)

Awards

References

1. "Afrotraction at Montecasino". Montecasino.co.za. Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
2. Boitumelo Tlhoaele. "Album Review: Afrotraction - 'Soul Deep' - Times LIVE". Times LIVE. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
3. "WATCH: Afrotraction - As'jabule Music video". 14 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
4. Skota, Vuyo (25 January 2023). "I am doing this for longevity and not popularity – Afrotraction on his 17-year music career". Drum. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
5. Bekker, Charlene (22 November 2023). "Afrotraction - South Africa's Neo-Soul Star Shines Bright". The Go-To Guy. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
6. "WINNERS of 14th Metro FM Music Awards | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
7. "SAMA 2018 winners so far". zalebs.com. 22 June 2020.
8. "The full list of SAMA nominees". news24.com. 20 April 2018.

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