Bholoja

Biography

Born Mbongiseni Ngubane in 1979 in Hhohho, in the Kingdom of Eswatini, Bholoja is considered one of the leading figures of contemporary African music. Singing in Siswati and English, he created “Swazi Soul” — a blend of alternative soul, gospel, jazz, blues and traditional rhythms — with his albums “Swazi Soul I” (2009) and “Swazi Soul II” (2015). His album “Imphilo” was released on One World Records on 1 August 2023; the artist presents the label as his marketing and management team on this project.

The One World link

Bholoja is a One World Records artist: the label released his album “Imphilo” (2023) and supports him in marketing and management.

Distinctions and benchmarks

“Imphilo” (One World Records, 2023) · “Swazi Soul I” (2009) and “Swazi Soul II” (2015) · Creator of “Swazi Soul”

Performing formats

• Concert — Swazi Soul, voice and guitar
• Acoustic set