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{{short description|South African musical trio}} ▼
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Big Nuz
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| origin = [[Durban]]
| genre = [[Kwaitokwaito]]
| years_active = 2002–20222002–Present
| label = {{hlist|[[Gallo Record Company|Gallo Records]]|Afrotaiment
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| current_members = Danger
| past_members = R .Mashesha <br /> Mampintsha
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==History==
=== 2003–2006: Early years ===
The founding members grew up together in the township of Umlazi. The naming of the group was inspired by "NUZ", which is the number plate or licence plate prefix for all vehicles registered in [[Umlazi]]. The group consisted of three members: Mandla Maphumulo (a.k.a. Mampintsha) deceased [2022.12.24], Mzi (a.k.a. Danger) and Sbu (a.k.a. Mashesha) deceased [2015] and was formed in 2002 when they moved from [[Durban]] to [[Johannesburg]] to secure a recording contract. In 2002, they performed a jingle Backstage on [[e.tv]]. With little success in securing a recording contract, the group collaborated with Koloi Lebone and Beatmaker recording songs that have not been released. In 2004, another collaboration with Kwaito artist Ishmael featured them in the song "Boom Boom". In 2006, the group secured a recording contract with [[Gallo Record Company|Gallo Records]] and released their debut album titled ''Zozo'' in collaboration with Kid Mokoena of Why Not Entertainment. The album did poorly and Gallo Records was criticised for poor management.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}}
 
===(2007–2008): ''2nd round Knockout''===
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===(2011–2012): ''Pound For Pound''===
In August 2011, the group released their fourth studio album ''Pound for Pound''. The album is a two disc album with 25 songs. The album sold over 40,000 copies and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa
(RISA). In 2012 "Pound for Pound" received The Best Kwaito Album Award at the South African Music Awards. Hit singles included "Sting Ray", "Ntombenhle", "Serious" & "EmahlayeniEmahlanyeni". {{Citation needed|date=April 2017}}
 
===(2013–2014): ''Made in Africa''===
''Made in Africa'' was the group's fifth album and was released in 12 July 2013. It features the singles "Hawaii", "Inazo" and "Incwadi Yothando","Be there" (featuring DJ Ganyani and Mlu). The album received the Best Kwaito Award from the South African Music Awards. Big Nuz performed the single "Inazo" at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards along with a guest appearance by Dj Tira. ''Made in Africa'' reached Platinum with over 40,000 copies sold.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}}
 
===(2015–2017): ''For The Fans''===
''For The Fans'' was released in 2015 and features the singles "Osisi Bendawo" , "Do You Still Remember", "Phaqa" & "Tsege Tsege". On Friday 7 August, founding member R. Mashesha died at the age of 34 due to surgical complications relating to an undisclosed illness. This was the same day as the release of the album. Big Nuz proceeded with the launch of the album in honour of Mashesha.<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Nuz goes ahead with album launch|url=https://ewn.co.za/2015/08/09/Big-Nuz-goes-ahead-with-album-launch-despite-Masheshas-death/amp|first=Thando |last=Kubheka|date= 9 August 2015|work=EWN}}</ref> The album received the award for Best Kwaito album and brought the group the award for Best Duo or Group of the year. The group posthumously dedicated both awards to Mashesha. {{Citation needed|date=April 2017}}
 
===2022–present: ''R Mashesha'' ===
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* Sbu (2002-2015;his death)
* Mandla (2002-2022;his death)
* Mzi (2002-present2002–present)
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* Formats: CD, Digital download
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|''Undisputed''<ref>{{cite web|title=Big Nuz – Undisputed (CD, Album) at Discogs|url=https://www.discogs.com/Big-Nuz-Undisputed/release/7553849|publisher=discogs|access-date=25 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Undisputed by Big Nuz on Apple Music|date=January 2009 |url=https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/undisputed/id912943764|publisher=iTunes Store|access-date=25 February 2017}}</ref>
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* Released: 30 October 2009
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* Released: 25 November 2022
* Label: Afrotainment
* Formats: [[Streaming Media|Streaming]] , [[Digital download (music)|Digital download]]
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== Awards and nominations ==
{{ExpandIncomplete list|date=March 2018}}
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!Work/Recipient
!Result
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| rowspan="2" | <div align="center">2008</div>
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|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/c1c431804d3112b79315d7a4a305fcae/Ukhozi-2022:-Winners-and-losers-20221231|title=Ukhozi 2022: Winners and losers|work=South African Broadcasting Corporation|date=31 December 2022|accessdate=31 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231003258/http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/c1c431804d0408b79315d7a4a305fcae/Ukhozi-2022:-Winners-and-losers-20231231|archive-date=31 December 2022|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|[[17th Metro FM Music Awards|2023]]
|rowspan=2|[[Metro FM Music Awards]]
|[[Metro FM Music Award for Song of the Year|Song of the Year]]
|"Ngeke"
|{{nom}}
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|2024
|Best Kwaito/Gqom
|"Hello"
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|title=METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2024 WINNERS ANNOUNCED|url=https://www.metrofm.co.za/metrofm/metro-fm-music-awards-2024-winners-announced/|work=Metro FM|access-date=2024-07-22}}</ref>
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170927230626/http://www.bignuz.co.za/ Official website]
* {{discogs artist|Big Nuz}}
* {{imdbIMDb name|11765791}}
 
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[[Category:PeopleMusicians from KwaZulu-Natal]]
[[Category:South African boy bands]]
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