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
  • Mgodi
  • Herodi
Born (1989-12-03) 3 December 1989 (age 35)
Nobokwe, Cofimvaba
Genres Maskandi
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2009–forever
Labels
  • Izingane Zoma Prodution (former)
  • Indlamlenze Group & Production (current)

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose (born December 3, 1989) professionally known as Khuzani is a South African singer. Born and raised in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, he rose to prominence after participating in Mgqumeni's album iSecret 2010.Khuzani is considered as the King of Maskandi after the passing of the most famous Legends of Maskandi. He is also the Multi Award Winning Maskandi Artist in the world

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Career

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose was born 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] The album 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. The song 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 Nkandla Mayoral Awards for his outstanding achievement in the Maskandi genre. [9]

Controversies

Feuds

He has a 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] The reason behind a fight is believed they disputed who deserve and must inherit nickname "ILEMBE" of a Zulu monarchy Shaka kaSenzangakhona Zulu " after few weeks of airing Shaka Ilembe series episodes.The event happened before Biyela shared a video on social media saying he is the only "Ilembe" He insinuated that khuzani is "Ilebe"(derogatory word) not Ilembe.Biyela opened case of assault. Later posted a video that he is not beefing with Khuzani and dropped charges. [11]

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 [12] 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 [13]
Amantshontsho kaMaskandi AwardsSong of the YearWon [14]
Best SellingWon
Best AlbumWon
KZN Entertainment Awards 2020KZN's Most LovedWon [15]
South African Traditional Music Awards 2021Won [16]
South African Music Awards2023Best Maskandi AlbumWon [17]

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