Babili Amos Shili (born January 17, 1989) mononymously known as Aymos, is a South African singer and songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.
Early life Aymos was born and bred in Thembisa, Gauteng, South Africa. He started out by singing at church and in high school, he formed his own choir.
Career In 2020, Aymos released a collaborative album with Mas Musiq titled Shonamalanga. The album was nominated at the 27th South African Music Awards for best amapiano album and best duo/group of the year. In September 2021, he released his debut album Yimi Lo. The album features Kabza De Small and South African musicians Major League DJz, Josiah De Disciple and DBN Gogo.
In May 2022, he made collaboration on African Lullabies Part 2, album by Platoon. His single "Fatela" with Ami Faku was released on October 28, 2022. The song was certified multi-platinum in South Africa.https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/23835/at-aymos-shilis-fatela-reaches-platinum-status-surpasses-2-million-views
In June 2024, Aymos announced his second studio album Impilo. "10K Yey' nkomo", with Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha was released on August 16, 2024 as albums lead single. The album was released on August 30, 2024.
Discography Studio albums Yim Lo (2021) Impilo (2024)
Extended Plays Shonamalanga
Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Fatela" (Aymos, Ami Faku) 2022 — Multi-Platinum "Macala" (Bru-C, Aymos, BL Zero) — "Ziyakhala" (M1llionz, Aymos, Mdu aka TRP) "Mama" — "Vukani Bo Dakie" (Megadrumz, Aymos) 2023 — "Izenzo" (Bassie, Aymos, T-Man SA) —Multi-Platinum "Ungowami" (Mr Dutch, Aymos) "Amandla" (featuring Jessica LM) "Isgubhu" (Sam Deep, Aymos, Njelic) "Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo)2024— "Another Version of Us" (Sinzu77, Aymos) — "Moya Munye" (Omhle Diya, Aymos) — "10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha)— "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyPrizeResult 2021South African Music Awards Best amapiano album Best duo/group of the year South African Amapiano Music Awards Best amapiano collaboration 2022Global Music Awards AfricaAlbum/Ep of the Year2024Metro FM Music Awards Song of the Year Best Music Video Best Male
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