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S1mba
Birth name Leonard Simbarashe Rwodzi
Born (1999-04-12) 12 April 1999 (age 25)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Origin Swindon, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active 2018–present
Labels Parlophone Records, Rax Productions
Associated acts

Leonard Simbarashe Rwodzi (born 12 April 1999), known professionally as S1mba, is a Zimbabwean-born British singer-songwriter and rapper. He rose to prominence with his single "Rover" featuring DTG, which reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart as a result of its popularity on the video-sharing platform TikTok, and earned him his first Brit Award nomination for "Song of the Year".

Early life

Rwodzi moved from Harare to Swindon at nine years old before his father was given the job of head gardener at Pusey Estate in Oxfordshire. While in Zimbabwe, he was introduced to music through his experiences with djembe drums and marimbas. In England, Rwodzi formed the foundations of his musical career while at church where he discovered gospel music. Rwodzi attended Faringdon Community College, in the market town of Faringdon. He then attended New College in Swindon where he studied music production and music technology, eventually recording his debut single "The Plan" in the college's music studio.

Boxing career

S1mba vs Oogway

On 30 August 2023, it was announced that Rwodzi would make his boxing debut against Turkish-Dutch Internet personality MasterOogwgay on the undercard of MF & DAZN: X Series 009 at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England on 23 September. However, Rwodzi would later pull out of the bout, being replaced with Armz Korleone.

Discography

Albums

  • 2021: Good Time Long Time

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, certifications and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
AUS
DEN
IRE
NZ
NL
SWE
"The Plan" 2018 Non-album singles
"High Key" 2019
"24/7"
"Rover"
(featuring DTG)
2020 3 7 6 3 8 17 24
  • BPI: 2× Platinum
  • ARIA: Platinum
  • IFPI DEN: Platinum
  • RMNZ: Platinum
Good Time Long Time
"Loose"
(featuring KSI)
14 23
  • BPI: Silver
"Bounce"
(featuring Tion Wayne and Stay Flee Get Lizzy)
2021
"On & On"
(with A7S)
2022 Non-album singles
"Poppin'"
(with Django23 and BNXN featuring TSB)
"Karolina'"
(with MayTen)
"Stuck (Your Heart)"
(with Blxckie and MayTen)
2023 TBA
"Hita"
(with Young Franco)
2024

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, certifications and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
AUS
DEN
IRE
NZ
NL
SWE
"Worth It"
(ZieZie featuring S1mba and Stylo G)
2020 Non-album singles
"Tick Tock (UK Mix)"
(Clean Bandit and Mabel featuring S1mba)
"Naughty Naughty"
(Preds Uk featuring Swarmz, S1mba and Noizy)
"Ayo!"
(Kamille featuring S1mba)
2021
"Glorious"
(GRM Daily featuring Dappy and S1mba)
2022
"No Stress"
(Amerado featuring S1mba)
2022 G.I.N.A

Remixes

List of remixes
Title Year Album
"Get Out My Head (Swarmz & S1mba Remix)"
(with Shane Codd)
2021 Non-album single

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Could Be My Somebody" 2021 Becky Hill Only Honest on the Weekend
"light on me" 2023 S-X Things Change (Deluxe)
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