Biography

Stage Name: Mawat

Birth Name: Siyabonga Xulu

Genre: Hip-Hop

Category: Solo Male

MAWAT is a multi-award winning rapper, musician, producer and TV presenter who records Hip-Hop music. Famous for his 2018 hit single Mollo, MAWAT hails from the coastal city of Durban in South Africa.  Mawat is arguably the most successful Rapper in Africa with clean content. A marvel on stage, MAWAT’s yellow attire, highly energized performances and unique dance routines have made him a household name in stages across the continent.

Boasting with regular live performances at national and international music award ceremonies, MAWAT is a nominee of the AGMA held in the UK, the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and a winner of both the SABC Crown Awards and the Ingoma Awards.

As a seasoned producer as well, MAWAT has produced music used on Rhythm City (eTV), Isidingo (SABC3) as well as a theme song for DSTV. Among others, MAWAT has shared stages with celebrated acts such as Sun-EL, K.O, Kwesta, Benjamin Dube and Grammy award wining US based artist Lecrae.

MAWAT’s debut album BLESSED was released in November 2016 and featured Sjava, Sfiso Ncwane, Maraza and Masandi to mention a few. His follow up project PEER PRESSURE dropped on the 6th of December 2019. With the hit singles Mollo and Inanda already making waves across Mzansi’s TV screens and airwaves, its no wonder Mawat is the name on everyone’s lips.Remember the name: Mawat.

Click on the image below for Mawat's achievement timeline.

                                                       

Mawat has shared a stage with:

- Ernie Smith

- Joyous Celebration

- Sfiso Ncwane (SAMA and Mzansi Gospel Award Winner) 

- Benjamin Dube

- Khaya Mthethwa (Idols SA Winner)

- Loyiso Bala (SAMA Award Winner)

- Lecrae (USA, Grammy Award Winner)

- S.O (U.K)

                                                              

Mawat has been sponsored by these top brands :

- KFC

- Infinity Cars
- Score Energy Drink
- No.1 Amageu 
- Pringles

                                                             

AWARDS WON

 2015 – Independent Gospel Music Awards (INGOMA)

  Best Rap Gospel

  Mawat – Rebirth

 2014 - Crown Gospel Awards

  Best Rap Gospel

  Mawat – No Other Way Mixtape

 2011 - Crown Gospel Awards

  Best Rap Gospel

  Fifty-50 Family – Can’t give up

                                                            
AWARDS NOMINATIONS

 2013 - Crown Gospel Awards

  Best Rap Gospel

  Mawat – I Praise God

  

2012 - Africa Gospel Music Awards

  Afro-Gospel Rap Group of the Year

  Fifty-50 Family

 2012 - South African Music Awards (SAMA)

  Best Urban Gospel

  Fifty-50 Family – Kazi kuyoba njani