Babili Amos Shili, better known as Aymos, is a skilled singer-songwriter from South Africa.
His most famous song, “Emcimbini,” was a collaboration with Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.
- FULL NAME: Babili Amos Shili
- DATE OF BIRTH: January 17, 1995
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
- NATIONALITY: South African
- OCCUPATIONS: Singer, Songwriter,
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Aymos discovered his love for music while performing at his local church as a child.
He formed his own choir during high school, refining his vocals and cultivating a unique musical style.
CAREER
In recent years, Aymos has made a notable mark in the music industry with a series of successful projects.
His collaborative album “Shonamalanga,” created with Mas Musiq and released in 2020, received nominations at the 27th South African Music Awards.
Following that, he launched his debut solo album, “Yimi Lo,” in September 2021, which featured prominent South African artists.
Aymos demonstrated his artistic versatility by participating in the album “African Lullabies Part 2” by Platoon in May 2022.
He continued his success with the release of the multi-platinum single “Fatela,” featuring Ami Faku, in October 2022, further establishing his presence in the music scene.
Looking ahead, Aymos announced his second studio album, “Impilo,” set to be released in June 2024.
The album’s lead single, “10K Yey’ nkomo,” featuring Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto, and Sha Sha, was released on August 16, 2024, with the full album following on August 30, 2024.
PERSONAL LIFE
Despite his musical achievements, he values his privacy and prefers to let his work speak for itself.