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TimesLIVE
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Now rapper Usimamane is setting his sights on an acting career
After a successful career in music as a rapper, Usimamane is looking to venture into acting. Real name Omuhleumnguni Simamane, he first rose to fame with his breakthrough single Cheque released in 2024, which was certified three times Platinum in South Africa. He is popularly known for his smash hit single Uvalo featuring Sjava. Earlier this year, Usimamane shot a music video Dangerous II featuring US rapper Rick Ross in Cape Town. The Umlazi-born rapper spoke to TshisaLIVE during the 25th Metro FM Music Awards at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga — where he scooped Best Male Artist — and revealed he has set his sights on acting. 'I'm looking forward to a lot of collaborations and also touching into fashion but I'm acting just to expand on my craft as an artist. I feel I've been well received by the industry — I'm grateful for the opportunity. What is important is love,' he said.
IOL News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
2025 Metro FM Music Awards: Usimamane, Woodblock DJs, and Xolly Mncgwango shine
Rising star Mawelele was one of the Metro FM Music Awards biggest winners, walking away with two awards; Best RnB and Best African Pop Song. Picture: Supplied/Metro FM The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards shined a light on the rising artists who are currently dominating the airwaves. New kids on the block, Usimamane, Woodblock DJs and Naledi Aphiwe were some of the night's biggest winners, managing to get enough votes to clinch the prestigious award. Musician Mawelele walked away with two awards; Best RnB Song for his collaboration 'All my Life' with multi-award winning rapper Kwesta and his love ballad 'Romeo and Juliet' with Naledi Aphiwe won Best African Pop Song. Powerhouse gospel vocalist Xolly Mncgwango won two awards, both being awards of hotly contested categories; Best Female and Best Gospel Album. Mncgwango also performed the tribute to the fallen stars where she left many in awe. Rapper Usimamane, who has been having an amazing run since his successful debut album '20th: Days Before Maud' won Best Male Artist, outvoting the top DJs and music producers he was nominated among. The young rapper dedicated his award to his mom, who was on stage with him, as he accepted his first-ever award.
IOL News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
2025 Metro FM Music Awards: Usimamane, Woodblock DJs, and Xolly Mncgwango shine
Rising star Mawelele was one of the Metro FM Music Awards biggest winners, walking away with two awards; Best RnB and Best African Pop Song. Picture: Supplied/Metro FM The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards shined a light on the rising artists who are currently dominating the airwaves. New kids on the block, Usimamane, Woodblock DJs and Naledi Aphiwe were some of the night's biggest winners, managing to get enough votes to clinch the prestigious award. Musician Mawelele walked away with two awards; Best RnB Song for his collaboration 'All my Life' with multi-award winning rapper Kwesta and his love ballad 'Romeo and Juliet' with Naledi Aphiwe won Best African Pop Song. Powerhouse gospel vocalist Xolly Mncgwango won two awards, both being awards of hotly contested categories; Best Female and Best Gospel Album. Mncgwango also performed the tribute to the fallen stars where she left many in awe. Rapper Usimamane, who has been having an amazing run since his successful debut album '20th: Days Before Maud' won Best Male Artist, outvoting the top DJs and music producers he was nominated among. The young rapper dedicated his award to his mom, who was on stage with him, as he accepted his first-ever award.
