Mzwandile Moya (born April 16, 1983), known by his stage name Afrotraction, is a South African R&B and neo soul musician and producer. Born and raised in Nelspruit, his professional musical career began in 2006. Moya comes from a musical family and his love for music was triggered at an early age. Moya is a self-taught pianist and bassist singing in Siswati in neo soul and R&B styles, and he has worked with many South African artists of different genres.
His studio album For The Lovers (2014) earned him best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album at the 21st South African Music Awards.
Moya's fifth studio album Relationships (2017) became his best-selling album. It was preceded by 5 singles; "Ngiphelele", "Ngeke K’lunge", "Ngimtholile", "Angeke", "Imali Yamalobolo".
Career Growing up Moya was a keyboard player at his church, before venturing into music and signing a recording deal with Electromode in 2006 as a record producer.
Africa. Love. Music was released on October 7, 2022.
Discography studio albums
Soul Deep (2009) Soulfully Yours (2011) For The Lovers (2014) Love & Respect (2016) Relationships (2017) The Gospel Of Afrotraction: Moya Movement (2020) The Launch of JazzYano (2021) Africa. Love. Music (2022) We Own Sunday (2025)
studio EP's
Love Over Dose (L.O.D EP) (2019)
Awards Year Award Category Results 201314th Metro FM Awards Best Afro-pop Album For the Lovers201821st South African Music Awards Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album for their album For the Lovers
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