Kwaito music lovers are gearing up to celebrate S’bu Malawyer’s 25th celebration as a Kwaito solo artist at the historical Eyethu Lifestyle Centre on the 02nd of August 2025. This is a celebration of him in being in the game while empowering other upcoming artists and producers.
As S’bu was at some stage a part of musical groups in the past he still believes that as someone who was able to crack into the music industry with help from other legends, it is important that he returns the favour by giving a platform to other upcoming artists, and what more way than to also allow them the opportunity to showcase and perform their musical talent at an event highlighting his musical success.
This celebration is also scheduled to acknowledge and recognise 30 years of Kwaito in the industry and also plans to produce a musical theatre of 30 years of Kwaito celebration and also embracing the evolvement of other genres through Kwaito.
Sibusiso Ntshangase popular known as S’bu Amalawyer is a South African recording artist, song writer, entrepreneur, motivational speaker. Born 1972 in Soweto raised by his parents from KZN. S’bu matriculated in Durban and furthered his studies in Gauteng at Johannesburg Technical College studying electronic engineering but because of his dream in music, S’bu never finished his diploma.
In the early days of theatre, S’bu got a part in Gibson Kente’s stage show “What A Shame”. He was later introduced to the music maestro Chicco Twala by Lindelani Mkhize. S’bu has been able to immerse himself in the serious side of culture as well as being at the forefront of contemporary music, particularly kwaito.
Photo supplied: Sibusiso ‘S’bu Malawyer’ Ntshangase
Working with the Pop Maestro Sello “Chicco Twala” for years in experience forced him to be reckoned with within the emerging genre, working with the likes of Mdu Masilela (1994’s ‘Tsikitsiki’ and 1995’s ‘Y U 4 Me’). He was then formed in the important kwaito act,” Mashamplani” with him.
In 1997 S’bu released his first solo album – ‘Amalawyer’ – which sprawned a nickname on to sell Gold. Along the way he was established as bonafide solo artist. The success of his debut album gave him confidence to release his 1998 follow-up album ‘Mzala’ which featured the group TKZee, and sold 45 000 copies.
In 1999 S’bu took a break from performing as a solo artist and became instrumental in the formation of the collaborative group “TKZee Family” which was made up of S’bu, Tokollo, Zwai, Kabelo, Loyiso, Gwaiza and Dr. Mageu.
In 2000, S’bu recorded his third solo album, ‘InjaYangasese’ which featured the highly sought after Jazz vocalist Gloria Bosman. With this album, S’bu was beginning to lay the foundation for a new musical direction. Having 20 years of experience in the music industry, S’bu has done events partnering with other kwaito legends.
With his single out as from 01 October 2021, called Amalawyer reloaded in Amapiano version featuring various Artist. “The reason why I am doing this event is because even though the album was nominated for the SAMA awards in 2024, I feel like there is still much more to be done with it,” says
Ntshangase.