Ciza's latest hit 'Isaka (6am)' takes South Africa by storm
Ciza, whose real name is Nkululeko Nciza, currently has the biggest song in South Africa at the moment.
The song has over four million plays on Spotify and 227 plays and 21.8 million impacts across 52 radio stations. Not only is the song popular in South Africa but it's going viral across the globe.
Ciza attended the Metro FM Music Awards and walked the red carpet, he also performed the hit song at the awards music festival.
"Thank you guys for supporting me, from the start of my journey to where I am. I'm feeling good," he told IOL Entertainment.
Building on the success of popular songs such as 'Come Alive' and 'Adje', his latest release, 'Isaka (6am)', marks a further step in his artistic growth.
This collaboration with Jazzworx and Thukuthela delivers an energetic fusion of house music, characterized by bright melodies and a compelling rhythm that makes one want to dance.
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