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A mainstream, stylish afropop artist.
Bathabise Biyela (born 5 November 1991) is a South African singer-songwriter professionally known under the alias of Thabsie. She came to prominence subsequent to the release of "Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe" (which was certified 119× Platinum in South Africa). In 2017, Biyela put out two lead singles, "African Queen" featuring JR and "Ubuyanini" from her debut studio album Songs About You (2017), which were certified Platinum and Gold respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). After a four-year hiatus, Thabsie returned in 2024 with the single ‘Same Place’, blending Afro and R&B influences. In late 2025, she released ‘Again’, a soulful track exploring resilience and self-discovery. She also collaborated with DJ Zinhle on ‘Kusazokhanya’. At the 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards, Thabsie performed a medley of her hits.
Thabsie is known for her blend of Afropop, R&B, and Amapiano, featuring soulful vocals and modern production, as heard in her hit "Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe."
Thabsie is a South African singer-songwriter, born in Cape Town and active in the Johannesburg music scene.
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