Lwah Ndlunkulu

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Lwah Ndlunkulu
Birth nameLwandile Mtshali
BornHluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
GenresAfro-Pop
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2021–present
LabelsNkabi Records

Lwandile Mtshali, professionally known as Lwah Ndlunkulu or Lwah The Ndlunkulu is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, having signed a record deal with Nkabi Records released her debut single "Ithuba", which became her first biggest song and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [1]

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Career

Lwandile Mtshali was born and raised Hluhluwe, she relocated to Johannesburg, Gauteng [2] to her mother's house while she was studying Grade 11 in 2020. [3] She got a job at Hillbrow Radio Station as a radio presenter prior working at a club situated at Maboneng. [4] While she was working at the club she met music producer Celza and invited her to visit Nkabi Records prior signing a record deal. Lwah signed a record deal and made her debut on Big Zulu's single "Umuzi eSandton" which appeared on Ichwane Lenyoka . The song reached number 1 in South Africa . [5] "Home" featuring Sjava was released 2021.

Lwah apperead on a joint album of Nkabi Records Inkabi Nation alongside Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Big Zulu and Mduduzi released 2022.

Lwah gained global prominence after her breakthrough debut single "Ithuba" featuring Siya Ntuli was released August 2022. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [6]

"Ngiyeza" was released on January 20, 2023. It reached number #2, #4, #5, #9 iTune Charts, Shazam, Apple Music and Spotify respectively within the first week of release. It reached Platinum by Recording Industry of South Africa. [7] [8]

Lwah leads the nominees with 4 nominations for Song of the Year, Afro Pop Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year at 2023 Basadi in Music Awards. [9]

Ndlunkulu announced her debut studio album Imizwa , on November 13, 2023. The album was released on November 24.

Upon its release it debuted number one on Spotify's Top Albums Charts, and amassed two million streams on Spotify, 10 days after its release. [10] [11]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Home" (featuring Sjava)2021—Non-album single
"Ithuba" (featuring Siya Ntuli)2022—RiSA: Platinum Imizwa
"Ngiyeza"20231RiSA: Platinum
"Eyami"—
"Ngikhathazekile" (Bongo Beats, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Khethi)—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Paris" (Mthandeni SK featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu)2023—RiSA: Multi-Platinum [12] [13] Non-album single
"Umsindo we Nhliziyo" (Xowla featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu)2024—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography

Studio albums

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Mushonga"2023 Makhadzi Mbofholowo
"Cela Skhulume"DJ TiraMalume Way
"Ntombo"2024 Blaq Diamond Zulu Romance

Achievements

Lwah Ndlunkulu awards and nominations
Totals [a]
Wins7
Nominations19
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

Basadi in Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023"Ithuba" featuring Siya NtuliSong of the YearWon [14]
HerselfAfro Pop Artist of the YearNominated
Artist of the YearWon
"Ngiyeza"Music Video of the YearNominated
2024HerselfArtist of the YearWon [15]
"Eyami"Afro Pop Artist of the YearNominated
Song of the YearNominated
"Ngiyathandaza"Music Video of the YearNominated
"Ngiyeza"Capasso Most Streamed SongWon

Metro FM Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024HerselfArtist of the YearWon
Best FemaleNominated
Imizwa Best African PopNominated

South African Hip Hop Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021"Umuzi eSandton"Song of the YearNominated [16]
Best CollaboNominated

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024"Paris"Motsepe Foundation Record of the YearWon [17]
"Ngiyeza"RAV Music Video of the YearNominated
ImizwaNewcomer of the YearNominated [18]
Female Artist of the YearNominated
Best Afro Pop AlbumWon

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References

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  2. ↑ Moyo, Dumani (March 8, 2024). "Lwa Ndlunkulu: From homelessness to chart-topping success in Johannesburg". The South African. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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  5. ↑ "Halala: Big Zulu's new single 'Umuzi eSandton' tops 2 local charts in one week". July 16, 2021.
  6. ↑ Ithuba and Ngiyeza reach platinum status slikouronlife.co.za [ dead link ]
  7. ↑ "Nkabi Records shines as Lwah Ndlunkulu reaches platinum milestone with 2 songs". August 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "'I am living my dream it's overwhelming' — Lwah Ndlunkulu goes platinum".
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  14. ↑ "Lwah's hard work pays off as she grabs top awards".
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