{{Short description|South African singer-songwriter (born 1999)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = person | name = Lloyiso | birth_name = Loyiso Gijana | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|03|08|df=y}} | birth_place = Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa | origin = | genre = {{hlist|Afropop|pop}} | occupation = Singer-songwriter | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano}} | works = | years_active = 2015 – present | label = {{hlist|Ambitiouz Entertainment {{small|(former)}} |Universal Music South Africa|Republic Records}} }}
'''Loyiso Gijana''' (born 8 March 1999), professionally known as '''Lloyiso''', is a South African singer. Born and raised in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, Lloyiso developed musical interest at the age of 12 and contested on ''Idols SA'' season 11 in 2015.
Following his exit from Idols SA, Lloyiso signed a recording deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2018 and released "Nontsikelelo", "Intlizyo" featuring Langa Mavuso.<ref>{{cite web|title=Idols SA' to international star: A look at Lloyiso's music career [watch]|first=Naledi |last=de Wee|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/music/lloyiso-gijana-idols-sa-brooklyn-beckham-nicola-peltz-republic-records-speak-music-video/|work=The South African|access-date=11 March 2024|date=17 April 2022}}</ref>
Shortly after his departure with former label, Lloyiso signed recording deal with Universal Music Group South Africa and Republic Records in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former 'Idols SA' contestant Lloyiso becomes 1st SA artist signed to Republic Records|work=Independent Online|access-date=11 March 2024|first=Debashine |last=Thangevelo|date=10 September 2021|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/former-idols-sa-contestant-lloyiso-becomes-1st-sa-artist-signed-to-republic-records-01a2291a-cb69-4b25-9c3c-7043d8a052ba}}</ref>
Towards the end of February 2023, Lloyiso announced his extended play ''Seasons'' and release date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-02-26-poised-for-a-global-takeover-lloyiso-announces-debut-ep-seasons/|work=TimesLIVE|title=Poised for a global takeover, Lloyiso announces debut EP 'Seasons' |date=26 February 2023|first=Chrizelda|last= Kekana}}</ref>
The EP was released on 31 March 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Singer Lloyiso releases his eagerly awaited debut EP 'Seasons' Today|work=trace Stuff|date=31 March 2023|access-date=11 March 2024|url=https://trace.tv/music/singer-lloyiso-releases-eagerly-awaited-debut-ep-seasons-today/}}</ref> ''Seasons'' was entirely produced by Earwulf, Mr. Hudson, and Stargate. His extended play earned him 3 nominations at South African Music Awards and won Best Pop Album.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news24.com/life/topstories/helloweekend/hello-weekend-sama-nominee-lloyiso-shares-personal-highlights-after-a-meteoric-year-20231021|title=HELLO WEEKEND {{!}} Sama-nominee Lloyiso shares personal highlights after a meteoric year|publisher=News24|location=South African|language=en|url-access=subscription |date=21 October 2023|first=Kaunda |last=Selisho|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref>
In early May 2024, Lloyiso announced Elephant in the Room Tour, the tour includes 4 dates. The tour is scheduled to start at Pretoria, 8 June, other 3 dates will be announced later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/lloyiso-announces-his-elephant-in-the-room-four-city-tour-2567f31a-060c-41d7-a90d-5b233e8a68d3|work=Independent Online|title=Lloyiso announces his 'Elephant in the Room' four-city tour|date=2 May 2024|access-date=15 May 2024|first=Lutho|last=Pasiya}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Multi-award-winning singer Lloyiso about to hit the road on a tour around South Africa {{!}} City Press|language=en|publisher=City Press|location=South Africa|url= https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/multi-award-winning-south-african-singer-lloyiso-has-announced-his-upcoming-tour-20240502|date=2 May 2024|access-date=15 May 2024|first=Tracy |last=Lee Stark|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
In October 2025,Lloyiso announced his upcoming ''Never Thought I Could'' EP and European Tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=SA: Lloyiso announces first European tour ahead of new EP|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-lloyiso-announces-first-european-tour-ahead-new-ep|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2025-10-13|date=2025-10-08}}</ref> EP and Tour dates to be announced.
==Singles== ===As lead artist=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |- ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |- ! scope="row" | "Nontsikelelo" |2018 | — | | rowspan=4 {{Non-album singles}} |- ! scope="row" | "Intliziyo" (featuring Langa Mavuso) |2019 | — | |- ! scope="row" | "Madoda Sabelani" | 2020 | — | |- ! scope="row" | "Dream About You" |rowspan=4|2021 | — | |- ! scope="row" | "Seasons" | — | RiSA: Multi-Platinum <ref name=RiSA>{{cite web|url=https://www.risa.org.za/website/certification/certifications/?page=2|title=Certifications 2024|work=RiSA|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref> | ''Seasons'' |- ! scope="row" | "Love Runs Deeper" | — | | rowspan=4 {{Non-album singles}} |- ! scope="row" | "Easy On Me" | — | |- ! scope="row" | "Speak" |rowspan=3|2022 | — | RiSA: Platinum <ref name=RiSA/> |- ! scope="row" | "What Would I Say" | — | |- ! scope="row" | "Let Me Love You Now" | — | RiSA: Platinum <ref name=RiSA/> | rowspan=2|''Seasons'' |- ! scope="row" | "Run" |rowspan=5|2023 | — | RiSA: Gold <ref name=RiSA/> |- ! scope="row" | "Give A Little Kindess (Choir Version)" | — | | rowspan=4 {{Non-album singles}} |- ! scope="row" | "You're So You" | — | |- ! scope="row" | "Real Love" (with Martin Garrix) | — | |- ! scope="row" | "I Hate That I Care" | — | |- ! scope="row" | "High" |rowspan=2|2025 | — | | rowspan=2|''High / Higher'' EP |- ! scope="row" | "Higher" | — | |- | colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |}
==Discography== * ''Seasons'' (2023)
==Achievements== ===All Africa Music Awards=== {{awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |rowspan=2|2022 |rowspan=2|"Speak" |songwriter of the year |{{nom}} |rowspan=2| |- | Most Promising Artiste | {{nom}} {{end}}
===South African Music Awards=== {{awards table}} !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |rowspan=3|2023 |rowspan=3|''Seasons'' |Best Pop Album |{{won}} |rowspan=3|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/fashion-beauty/2023-10-13-three-samas-nominations-are-affirming-lloyiso/|title=Three Samas nominations are affirming – Lloyiso|work=SowetanLIVE|date=13 October 2023|first=Masego|last=Seemela|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://samusicawards.co.za/lloyiso-gets-three-nominee-nods/|title=Lloyiso Gets Three Nominee Nods|work= SAMA|date=17 November 2023|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/samas-2023-all-winners|title=SAMAs 2023: All the winners|work=Music In Africa|first=Ano |last=Shumba|date=18 November 2023|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref> |- |Best Male Artist |{{nom}} |- | Best Newcomer |{{nom}} {{end}}
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