Stephen
Gawking
THE NUCLEAR LYRICIST
South African songwriter and creative producer Ijay Swanepoel creates collaborative music rooted in faith, hope and resilience.
LATEST RELEASE
Manna is a powerful new single that explores humanity, creativity and emotional authenticity in the age of AI.
By Stephen Gawking (ft Mark Haze & Eva Morgan)
Year: 2026
ABOUT STEPHEN GAWKING
Stephen Gawking, The Nuclear Lyricist, is the artistic identity of Ijay Swanepoel. He is a South African songwriter, musician, and creative producer. Through music and collaboration, he explores real stories, meaningful conversations and the things that bring people together across cultures and backgrounds.
THE NUCLEAR LYRICIST
FOUNDATION
The Nuclear Lyricist Foundation supports people and communities through music, creativity and collaboration, creating opportunities, sparking dialogue and helping to build a brighter ore inclusive tomorrow.
MUSIC VIDEOS
SINGLES
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2025
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2025
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2024
Demons and Disorders
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2024
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2023
Cheslin Kolbe In An Office Cubicle
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2023
Curiosity Saved the Nerd
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2022
Curiosity Killed the Cat
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2022
Imperfection(s)
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2020
Nerd’s Creed
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2019
Nerd’s Creed (remix)
By Stephen Gawking
Album: Single
Year: 2019
“There are so many people and things that are causing division in this world, I want Stephen Gawking to be the opposite of that and bring people of all cultures, backgrounds, etc. together”
Ijay Swanepoel
Founder / Creative Director