Toya Delazy

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Latoya Nontokozo Buthelezi, known professionally as Toya Delazy, is a South African singer, pianist, dancer and performer from Zululand, based in London, known for her signature music genre called "AfroRave", infusing techno, drum&bass and beats with Zulu lyricism. Delazy was nominated in the Best International Act category at the 2013 BET Awards. Her debut studio album Due Drop was supported by five singles: "Pump It On", "Love Is in the Air", "Are You Gonna Stay?", "Heart" and "Memoriam". Following the album's release, Delazy took home two awards at the 2013 SAMAs, including Newcomer of the Year. She made a major impact on South African top 40 radio.