Stilo Magolide marks one year of his album Stiloway

Rapper and fashion tastemaker Stilo Magolide has marked the first birthday of his album Stiloway with a thank-you note to fans, according to SA Hip Hop Mag. The artist, who calls himself the "Monarch of Culture", shared the message on Instagram on the anniversary.

"Happy Stiloway Anniversary," Magolide wrote, thanking everyone who loves and supports the project. He added that making it was special and that he was glad to share it with listeners, closing with "Ngiyabonga".

What Stiloway brought to his catalogue

The album arrived on 22 October 2025 via TGH Serunos, in partnership with ONErpm. It runs to 18 tracks and is his first complete album since Infinite Melanin, which came out in 2021.

According to the report, the project blends his interest in music, fashion and street culture. It pairs assured beats with songs about his own life, and live instrumentation is part of the sound.

Guests include Vusi Nova, who appears on "Abazali". The lead single, "Kenny G", features Sastii and Ekow Saxx. Production came from Truhitz, Young2unnBeats, Airburn Sounds and Sean Pages.

Other songs named in the report are "Phanda", "Keeper", "SHEIN Cart", "Red Flag" and "Treated". SA Hip Hop Mag describes the album as a statement of independence and growth, tracing his path from his early days to the present and pointing to what he hopes to do next.

The artist behind the album

Magolide was born Michael Chirwa. His reputation reaches beyond music into fashion and street culture. SA Hip Hop Mag notes that his earlier association with Boyznbucks, along with his appearances on Cream Cartel, helped him build a presence in South Africa's creative scene.

One year on, his anniversary post keeps the attention on the people who have backed the album. The report says that ongoing support has secured Stiloway a lasting place in his catalogue.

This story is based on reporting by SA Hip Hop Mag.