Qwabe Twins
Also known asQ Twins
Born1997 (age 25–26)
OriginKwaZulu-Natal
GenresAfro Pop
Years active2019–present
LabelsAfrotaiment
Members
  • Viggy Qwabe
  • Virginia Qwabe

Qwabe Twins is a South African Afro-pop duo formed in KwaZulu-Natal consisting of identical twins Virginia and Viggy Qwabe.[1] They were contestant on season 15 of the Idols South Africa.

Q Twins signed a record deal with Afrotaiment Records, released their debut studio album The Gift of Love (2020).

Their second studio album Words of Hope (2022), debuted number 3 in South Africa.

Career

Idols South Africa

In 2019, Qwabe Twins competed on season 15 of Idols South Africa. Virginia Qwabe performed "Khona" by Mafikizolo featuring Uhuru on the Top 5 and was eliminated. Soon after her sister elimination Viggy withdrew.[2]

2020-2022: The Gift of Love

Shortly after their exit on Idols South Africa,[3][4] they signed a record deal with Afrotaiment Records [5] and released their breakthrough hit single "Hamba" featuring DJ Tira on November 29, 2019.[6] The song music video amassed 5 Million views on YouTube [7] and scooped award at the 2021 Afrotaiment awards.[8] Q Twins was nominated for Newest Find at the 2020 KZN Entertainment Awards.[9][10] In September 18, their single "Show Me" featuring Jaziel Brothers was released.[11] On September 25, 2020, their debut studio album The Gift of Love was released in South Africa.[12][6] At the 15th ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards, they were nominated for Best Traditional House Music Song and won two awards Female Artist/Group (The Gift of Love )[13] and Best Traditional Collaboration Song.[14]

In October 2021, their single "Ziyakhala" featuring Kabza De Small was released.[15][16]

Their second studio album Words of Hope was released on November 17, 2021. It reached number 3 on iTunes Top Albums.

2023-present: Iqiniso

On October 27, 2023, their EP Iqiniso, was released.[17]

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Gift of Love (2020)
  • Words of Hope (2022)

Extended play's

  • Iqiniso (2023)

Achievements

Basadi in Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 "Sobonana" Duo/Collaboration of the Year Won [18]

KZN Entertainment Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Newest Find Nominated [9]

South African Traditional Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 The Gift of Love Best Female Artist/Group Won [19]
"Laba Abantu" Best Traditional Collaboration Song Won
"Umuhle" Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Thabisa, Queen (18 May 2021). "Qwabe Twins - Life and Family of Viggy and Virginia the 'Hamba' Singers". buzzsouthafrica. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. ↑ Makwakwa, Wellington (21 October 2019). "Dramatic end for Qwabe twins on Idols SA - Zululand Observer". Zululand Observer. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
  3. ↑ Tjiya, Emmanuel. "The Q-Twins relive their journey after exiting Idols last year". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  4. ↑ "Idols SA' twins exit drama: There's a lot more to the story! | Channel". Channel. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  5. ↑ Zeeman, Kyle. "Qwabe twins bag record deal with DJ Tira". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  6. 1 2 Mazibuko, Nonkululeko (2020-11-26). "Qwabe twins on being in the entertainment industry: "We are here to stay" | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  7. ↑ "Qwabe Twins Reach A Major Milestone For Their Music Video - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine.
  8. ↑ Ngcobo, Mavi. "Afrotainment artists honoured!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  9. 1 2 "Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". The South African. 16 December 2020.
  10. ↑ Bukola (2020-12-17). "See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". Fakaza News.
  11. ↑ Jabulani, John (17 March 2020). "DJ Tira Previews New Song Off Q-Twins Upcoming Album Featuring Jaziel Brothers". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  12. ↑ "'We cannot be separated' - Qwabe Twins release their debut album". The Citizen. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  13. ↑ Shumba, Ano (7 October 2021). "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  14. ↑ Kgobotlo, Boitumelo. "Satma nod for Idols SA stars Qwabe twins and Vhudie - Sunday World". Sunday World. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  15. ↑ Jabulani, John (27 October 2021). "Q-Twins Announces Upcoming "Ziyakhala" Song Featuring Kabza De Small Release Date". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  16. ↑ "Shwashwi: Qwabe Twins Ziyakhala with Kabza". Sunday World. 30 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  17. ↑ "Qwabe twins release new EP | Bona Magazine". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  18. ↑ Rhode, Jade (June 30, 2023). "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards".
  19. ↑ Bambalele, Patience (2021-11-28). "Qwabe twins win big at Satma Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
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