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Acclaimed Zimbabwean/Mozambican artist Sylent Nqo celebrates a major career milestone as his hit single “Huya” achieves triple gold status after surpassing 10 million streams worldwide. The achievement marks a defining moment in what has been a stellar 2025 for the guitarist, composer, and singer/songwriter, whose distinctive sound continues to captivate audiences across Africa and beyond.
Released to widespread acclaim, “Huya” has resonated deeply with listeners through its emotive guitar work, spiritual undertones, and genre-blending production, elements that have earned Sylent Nqo his nickname, “The Guitar Sangoma.” The track’s success underscores his growing influence as a boundary-pushing instrumentalist and storyteller within contemporary African music.
Central to this achievement has been the unwavering support of his label, Bridgenorth, whose strategic backing throughout the year helped amplify the release across platforms and markets.
Label executive Rob Burrell praised the artist’s trajectory: “Sylent is an exceptional hard worker who truly represents what Bridgenorth stands for, local talent with global ambition. We are proud to support his journey and look forward to witnessing his continued growth.”
Reflecting on the milestone, Sylent Nqo expressed gratitude to his team and fans: “I’m deeply thankful to the Bridgenorth team for standing with me every day as I pursue what I love. Reaching this milestone means everything, and it’s only the beginning, we have powerful new music ready to share soon, and more wins ahead.”
Fellow label head Keith Farquharson added, “Sylent’s passion for his craft is extraordinary. This milestone reflects a strong collaborative effort and a truly deserved achievement for an artist whose dedication continues to inspire us.”
The triple-gold success of “Huya” caps a remarkable run of releases in 2025, including Call Me Back, Denga featuring Suhn and Mhaw Keys, and Home Alone, further solidifying Sylent Nqo’s reputation as one of the region’s most innovative musical voices. As momentum continues to build, the artist is poised for an even greater global breakthrough.
A bit about Sylent Nqo
Sylent Nqo is a celebrated Zimbabwean/Mozambican guitarist, composer, and singer/songwriter known as "The Guitar Sangoma" for the healing essence of his music.
Leading his band, “The Noise Makers,” he has performed with iconic musicians like UB40, Dr. Oliver Mtukudzi, and Hugh Masekela. His collaborations with artists such as Davido and Jah Prayzah highlight his versatility.
Nqo has received numerous accolades, including the "Senior Solo Instrumental Grand Champion of the World" title in 2016 and "Best Alternative Musician" at the Zimbabwe Music Awards in 2019.
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