Congratulations are in order for world-renowned amapiano deejay, Uncle Waffles, as she announced that she is under consideration for two Grammy Award nominations.
She has been placed under the categories Best Global Music Album for Asylum and Best African Music Performance for the smash hit Yahyuppiyah, featuring Tony Duardo, Justin 99, Pcee, Eeque and Chley.
Sharing the news on her social media pages, Uncle Waffles (whose real name is Lungelihle Zwane) wrote, “It’s been an amazing year, I’ve played 100+ international shows this year alone and I’m soo grateful for everything that continues to happen in my life… I’m proud to announce that I’m in the running for two Grammy nominations, I need my babysss to share this post for me?!! If you’re a member of the @recordingacademy, I’d appreciate your support ❤️.”
The deejay then went on to thank everyone who made her song Yahyuppiyah a success. “@_.justin99 @pcee.official @eeque_thedreama @tonyduardo @chley_nkosi @official_.aya and everyone who supported it from the DSPs, magazines and creators who still continue to push it. Thank you for real team, always. @kreative.kornerr @encorerecordings. Thank you God for the impossible ❤️.”
It’s been an amazing year, I’ve played 100+ international shows and I’m soo greatful for everything that continues to happen in my life. Today marks the 2 year anniversary since my life changed and I’m in awe at what has happened since , and this part of my journey is even more… pic.twitter.com/yYpzjWnfYv
— Waffles? (@unclewaffffles) October 18, 2023
On 18 October, Uncle Waffles also marked the two-year anniversary since her “life completely changed” with a video that blew up on social media, shooting her to stardom.
Oh my God! 2 year anniversary since my life completely changed I’m forever thankful and grateful ?❤️??!! https://t.co/flQy1yMqR7
— Waffles? (@unclewaffffles) October 18, 2023
