Aymos

Babili Amos Shili, popularly known by his stage name Aymos is a South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.

Aymos
Birth nameBabili Aymos Shili
BornTembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2020–present

Early life and career

Aymos was born in Tembisa, Johannesburg. He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir.[1]

In 2020, he released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga.[2] The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year.[3]

In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo.[4] The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo.[5]

In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon.[6]

His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified platinum in South Africa.[7]

Discography
  • Shonamalanga (with Mas Musiq)[8]
  • Yim Lo (2021)
  • Fatela (2023)

Awards and nominations
Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref.
2021 South African Music Awards Best amapiano album Nominated [9]
Best duo/group of the year Nominated
South African Amapiano Music Awards Best amapiano collaboration Nominated
2022 Global Music Awards Africa Album/Ep of the Year Pending [10]

References
  1. "10 Things You Should Know About Aymos Shili". theyanos.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  2. "Aymos Shili And Mas Musiq Are Back It With A Joint EP, 'Shonamalanga'". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. "Congratulations to our Sony Music Artists on their #SAMA27 Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  4. "Aymos on his 'afro-yano' debut album Yimi Lo". News24. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  5. "Out of his lockdown struggles, Aymos's new album 'Yimi Lo' is born". iol.co.za. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  6. Choge, Peter (May 6, 2022). "Platoon releases second African lullabies album | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  7. https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23835/at-aymos-shilis-fatela-reaches-platinum-status-surpasses-2-million-views
  8. "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. April 9, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  9. "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  10. de Wee, Naledi (January 26, 2022). "South African artists dominate Global Music Awards Africa nominations". The South African. Retrieved February 27, 2022.


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