Khuzani

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Khuzani
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Khuzani wearing his 2021 album promoting T-shirt
Background information
Birth nameKhuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose
Also known as
  • Ndlam'lenze
  • Khuba
Born (1989-12-03) 3 December 1989 (age 35)
Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal
Genres Maskandi
OccupationSinger-songwriter Actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2009–present
Labels
  • Izingane Zoma Prodution (former)
  • Indlamlenze Group & Production (current)

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose (born December 3, 1989), professionally known as Khuzani or khuba is a South African singer. Born and raised in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, he rose to prominence after participating in Mgqumeni's posthumous 2010 album iSecret.

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Career

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose was born on December 3, 1989, in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. [1] He matriculated at Sibhakabhaka High School in 2009. [1]

That same year, Mpungose was appointed by Shobeni Khuzwayo to complete the late Mgqumeni's album iSecret. [1] [2]

His debut studio album Bahluleke Bonke was released in 2011. [2] It won Best Selling Album at the Amatshontsho ka Maskandi Awards. [2]

On April 7, 2017, his seventh studio album Isixaxa Samaxoki released. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) two weeks after its release. [3]

In the first quarter of 2019, he participated in the Gcwalisa iMabhida Maskandi Concert. [4] [5]

His single "Ijele" featuring Luve Dubazane was released on November 27, 2020. It won Ukhozi FM Top 10 Song of the Year by 900k votes close to a million votes. [6] [7]

In October 2021, Mpungose performed at the Dubai Expo. [8]

Honours

In April 2021, Mpungose was honoured at the Nkandla Mayoral Awards for his outstanding achievement in the Maskandi genre. [9]

Controversies

Khuzani has long disputes with his fellow maskandi artist Mthandeni SK and politician and former radio personality Ngizwe Mchunu.

On 30 September 2023, Khuzani punched influencer Quality Biyela at an event at Settlers Park in Ladysmith. [10]

Discography

Studio albums

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Angimale"2020Simmy Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Angidlali Nezingane" (Khuzani featuring Thibela)202421 [11] Angidlali Nezingane
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Awards/CeremonyYearCategoryResultsRef.
South African Music Awards 2017Best Maskandi AlbumWon [12]
Amantshontsho kaMaskandi AwardsSong of the YearWon [13]
Best SellingWon
Best AlbumWon
KZN Entertainment Awards 2020KZN's Most LovedWon [14]
South African Traditional Music Awards 2021Won [15]
South African Music Awards2023Best Maskandi AlbumWon [16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lwandle, Sibusisiwe (2021-03-02). "Khuzani Mpungose: Muso's Journey from Nkandla to the World". Briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  2. 1 2 3 Mdluli, Zamokuhle (2020-02-08). "KHUZANI: KING OF MASKANDI". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
  3. ↑ "Certificate Reporting". RiSA. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  4. ↑ "Khuzani Fills Up Mabhida". ZAlebs. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  5. ↑ Mvelashe, Phakamani (2019-04-02). "Masikandi artist Khuzani fills up Moses Mabhida stadium and releases a perfume!". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  6. ↑ Ola, Jide. "Khuzani Biography And Net Worth 2024". Naija. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  7. ↑ "Khuzani Mpungose's 'Ijele' ushers Ukhozi FM listeners to 2021". The South African. January 4, 2021.
  8. ↑ Bambalele, Patience (2021-10-21). "Mpungose sells maskandi to the world in Dubai". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  9. ↑ Langa, Jabulani (2021-03-07). "Khuzani gets nod from his home town". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  10. ↑ Sandile (1 October 2023). "WATCH: Maskandi Artist Khuzani Mpungose punching influencer Quality Biyela at an Event in Ladysmith". thetruthpanther.co.za. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  11. ↑ "Khuzani makes a splash in the Charts". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  12. ↑ "Here are all the 2017 Sama winners". South Africa: Channel. 2017-05-27. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  13. ↑ "Amantshontsho kaMaskandi: Ushanele ezibaluleke zodwa uKhuzani" (in Xhosa). South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  14. ↑ "Khuzani wins big at KZN ENT AWARDS". DailySUN. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  15. ↑ Mazibuko, Thobile (2021-11-29). "All the Satma Awards 2021 winners". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  16. ↑ Choge, Peter (2023-10-03). "South African Music Awards 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
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