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Sjava (Jabulani Hadebe) was born on 2 December, 1988 in Bergville, South Africa, is a South African singer, rapper and actor (born 1983). Discover Sjava's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?

Popular As Jabulani Hadebe
Occupation Singer,rapper,songwriter,actor
Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 2 December, 1988
Birthday 2 December
Birthplace Bergville, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Sjava Net Worth

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Timeline

1923

Isina Muva was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) and Sjava celebrated by releasing a deluxe version of the album titled Isina Muva: Gold Deluxe The album earned Sjava an award at the 23rd South African Music Awards for Best Produced Album.

1961

The album was nominated at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards for Album of the Year, making it his first nominee at the ceremony for his appearance.

1983

Jabulani Hadebe (born 2 December 1983), known professionally as Sjava, is a South African singer, rapper, and actor.

2005

He began his acting career in 2005, starring in several drama series and films including uGugu no Andile (2009).

He then rose to prominence on the drama series Zone 14, where he starred for three consecutive seasons, Isibaya and the second season of eHostela.

Sjava ventured into the music industry and signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment.

2015

He gained mainstream popularity after he was featured on Miss Pru's acclaimed song "Ameni" in 2015.

2016

Sjava's debut album, Isina Muva (2016), introduced his experimental sound which fuses African pop styles, hip hop and contemporary R&B.

On 8 April 2016, he released his debut single as a solo artist, "Ekuseni".

He then released his debut album, Isina Muva on 22 July 2016.

Its title is derived from a Zulu idiom meaning "late bloomer".

It also won for a similar category at the 16th Metro FM Music Awards, and received four nominees: Best Afro Pop Album for Isina Muva, Best Male and Best New Artist.

2017

Also in 2017, Sjava recorded the theme song for the Mzansi Magic drama telenovela Isithembiso, which premiered on 3 April 2017.

The film Black Panther was accompanied by a soundtrack album curated by rapper Kendrick Lamar, which Sjava appeared on.

Sjava was featured on the song "Seasons", alongside rappers Mozzy and a TDE rapper Reason.

2018

His second studio album, Umqhele, was released in 2018 to a critical acclaim.

Umqhele, which continues with his fusion sound, grew his African-influenced image, and consolidated to other international regions (mainly in Africa).

Before Umqhele, Sjava also released his debut EP, Umphako, in 2018.

Following departure with his former label Sjava and Ruff co-founded 1020 Cartel, released his Extended Play Umsebenzi (2020), which was certified Gold in South Africa.

His third studio album Isibuko (2023), debuted number one and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Jabulani Hadebe was born in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, the son of Thandi Nkabinde (his mother).

He is of Hlubi ancestry.

Sjava has two older siblings, Sibusiso (his brother) and Sindy (his sister).

Sjava started writing music at an early age.

While at the age of ten, Sjava was in charge of writing original lyrics on songs for his all-boy isicathamiya group Abafana baseMpumalanga, while in primary school.

He then took composition of music a step further in high school, where he used to turn notes into songs, then teach them to his classmates.

Sjava's debut recording was a feature on DJ and producer Miss Pru's "Ameni".

The successful song also featured then-artists of record label Ambitiouz Entertainment; Emtee, Fifi Cooper, B3nchmarq, and Saudi – who is currently in the label.

The lead single from Sjava's debut EP Umpakho, "Abangani" featuring Saudi and Emtee was released on 14 June 2018 accompanied by a video paying homage to their humble beginnings.

On 24 June 2018, Sjava earned a BET Award for Best New International Act at the 2018 event.

Umphako was released on 6 July 2018.

The four-track project topped the iTunes local chart on its first day, and is described as Sjava asserting himself as an empathetic worker's champion.

Sjava's second studio album Umqhele was released on 14 December 2018.

The album's lead single "Umama", was released seven days before the album was available.

2019

"Umama" later spawned a version on the global music platform COLORS, where he was featured performing the song on 13 May 2019.

Umqhele atopped the iTunes local chart and received positive reviews from critics.

On November 23, 2019, Sjava bagged Best Male Artist in Southern Africa award at 2019 All Africa Music Awards.

2020

On 26 May 2020, Sjava announced via social media that he has departed his label, Ambitiouz Entertainment.

He expressed gratitude towards the label for giving him an "opportunity and platform when no one did".

Following departure with Ambitiouz Entertainment, Sjava self signed to his record deal 1020 Cartel and released his Extended Play Umsebenzi on December 14, 2020.