Gigi Lamayne

Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney (born 7 July 1994), known professionally as Gigi Lamayne, is a South African rapper and songwriter.
== Life and career ==
===2001-2012:Education===
Lamayne attended Dominican Convent School in Johannesburg (2001-2012) and started writing poetry at the age of 11. Lamayne attended Wits University and obtained a degree in Media and Anthropology.
===2010-2014: Career beginnings===
Her interest in rapping began at the age of 16, with assistance from Scratchbeats records, she released her first mixtape titled, El Principio-16 with help from Munya “Lym C” Chanetsa, Mitchan “Pinkaso” Adams, and Clint Alfino. In 2013, she was a runner-up at National Sprite Uncontainable Festival and competed on Shiz Niz Mixtape competition and won, before signing a record deal with Bentey Records. In 2014, Lamayne was contestant at Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts Competition and won. She was discovered by PRO and signed her to his record label Money First Entertainment. She won Best Female at the South African Hip Hop Awards in 2013. Her first project album Colour Reign was released on October 2, 2014, produced by Tuxman.
===2015-2019: iGenesis, VI ,Jobs Woods===
In early 2015, she released her single "Ice Cream" which became successful topped radio charts and was later remixed by Khuli Chana. In September 15, "Jungle Fever" was released as album's lead single and debuted number 1 on African Top Ten Charts. In 2016, She signed a record deal with Mabala Noise and began to record her album. Her debut studio album iGenesis was released on October 24, 2016. The album was supported by three singles "Jungle Fever", "Shisa" and "Is’gubhu" featuring Duncan. In December 2016, She headlined to NH7 Weekender event was held in Pune. At the 2016 South African Hip Hop Awards, Lamayne was nominated for Best Female, Best Mixtape and Hustler of the Year. In June 23, her single "Lobola" featuring Maraza 
was released accompanied with music video. She headlined to Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival on June 24. In December 19, Lamayne departed with Mabala Noise. In early January 2018, Lamayne signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment and 
released her Extended Play VI on July 13, 2018. In January 29, her single "Iphupho" was released. In May 17, her single "Fufu" featuring King Monada was released. In Febraury 1, her single "Bozza" featuring Kwesta was released and debuted atop Top 50 RAMS Chart. On July 26, 2019 her Extended Play Jobs Woods was released. In April 2020, she made her screen debut on Hair Jury as a presenter, which premiered on April 1 on Soweto Tv channel. In May 2020, she embarked on the Gigi Gang Show in South Africa toured alongside Nadia Nakai, Moozlie and Boity Thulo.
===2021-present: Mermaids and Stuff===
In June 4, her single "Feelin U" featuring Blxckie and Mi Casa was released as the album's lead single. On July 15, 2021, her fourth studio album Mermaids and Stuff was released and received postive review from music critics. In September 17, it was announced that she will host TikTok's Africa music chart show. At 2021 Women Of Wonder Awards she won award. She received nomination for Best Female at the 2021 annual South African Hip Hop Award.
==Artistry==
===Influence===
Gigi Lamayne was Inspired by icons like Jean Grae, Bob Marley, Brenda Fassie and Tupac Shakur.
==Tours==
* Gigi Gang Show (2020)
== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
* Colour of reign (2014)
* i-Genesis (2016)
* Mermaids and stuff (2021)
=== EPs ===
* I.V (2018)
* Job woods (2018)
=== Singles ===
Year	2021 	2020 	2019 	2018 	2017 	2016 	2015
 	Fxck Everybody	My Body (Stand Up) featuring GoodLuck 	The Rap Up 	Bozza (featuring Kwesta) 	Lobola (featuring Maraza)	Ghetto Funk (Coke Studio South Africa: Season 2 	Moja (featuring Wtf)
 	 	Slaap Tiger (featuring NaakMusiq & Just Bheki)	Koze Kube Nini (featuring Eminent Fam)	Twinkle (featuring Londie London)	 	Feeling Myself (Coke Studio South Africa: Season 2	Jungle Fever
 	 	Stocko 	Fufa (featuring King Monada) 	Iphupho 	 	Is'gubhu (featuring Duncan) 	Ice Cream (Remix) featuring Khuli Chana
 	 	Mojo Jojo (featuring Bri Biase) 	U.N.I.T.Y (featuring Rouge & Mz Kiss) 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
== Awards ==
Gigi Lamayne won the best female at the South African Hip Hop Awards in 2013 and in 2014. She also won the Jack Scott (singer)|Jack Scouts Challenge endorsed by Jack Daniel's in 2013 and 2015 where the winners were given prizes including a trip to Miami.
 
Category:Women rappers
Category:South African Rappers
Category:African women rappers
Category:21st-century women singers
Category:1994 births