Teargas was a South African musical ensemble comprising K.O and brothers, Ntukza and Ma-E. The trio officially emerged in post-2004, signed a recording deal with Electromode Music and released debut studio album K’shubile K’bovu (2006).
History The trio met at Vaal Triangle Technikon in Vanderbijl park K.O (born Ntokozo Mdluli), Ma-E (born Ezee Hanabe), and Ntukza (born Bantu Hanabe) and signed a record deal with Electro Mode in 2005. Their debut studio album K’shubile K’bovu was released in July 2006 to critical acclaim. The album produced a single "Chance", which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2007 South African Music Awards. Teargas second album Wafa Wafa was released on May 15, 2008. The album was fused with Kwaito elements and won Best Rap Album at 2008 South African Music Awards.
Their third studio album Dark and Blue was released in 2009 and became certified gold with sales of 25,000 units in South Africa. The album was nominated for Album of the Year at 16th Annual South African Music Awards.
In 2010, the group was nominated for Best International Act at Bet Awards.
Discography TitleTypeAlbum detailsCertificationK'shubile K'bovuStudio albumWafa WafaDark or BlueNumb8r Numb8r
Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResults2006Metro FM Music AwardsBest AlbumK’shubile K’bovuBest Hip-hop song"Chance"Song of the Year2007SAMAsSong of the Year"Chance"Channel O Music Video AwardsBest Video by a Group or Duo2008Metro FM Music AwardsBest Group"Wafa Wafa"Best Hip-hop2009Hype AwardsBest Group"Go Away"Best VideoChannel O Music Video AwardsBest Video Southern Africa"Take You Out" SAMAsBest Rap"Wafa Wafa"2010Best RapDark or BlueAlbum of the YearBest Group or DuoThemselvesChannel O Music Video AwardsMost Gifted Video"Party 101"SoundCity Music AwardsBest Cinematography"Mhlobo Wami"MTV Africa Music AwardsBest GroupThemselves2011BET AwardsBest International Act: AfricanChannel O Music Video AwardsMost Gifted Duo, Group or Video Featuring Artist"Born For This"
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