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Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande, known by the stage name of Mthunzi is a South African singer-songwriter and music producer.

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Life and career

Mthunzi was born and raised in Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal. His father was a singer and guitarist.

He developed musical interest at an early age and began recording in 2008 posting his work on SoundCloud.

In February 2019, he relocated to Johannesburg, after he was invited by Sun-El Musician to work on music. [1]

His debut studio album Selimathunzi, was released on 24 January 2020. [2] Produced by Sun-El Musician, Claudio × Kenza and Mthunzi himself resulted to a afro-pop record with elements of maskandi, house, and rnb. [2] [3] It was supported by three singles; "Vuka", "Ngibambe La", "Selimathunzi".

It earned him his first nomination for Best Afro Pop Album at the 26th ceremony of South African Music Awards. [4]

Their studio extended play Isimo with Kabza De Small, was released on 27 October 2023. [5] [6]

At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards received the most nominations and won Song of the Year, Best Produced Album, Best Amapiano. [7] [8]

In July 2023, he appeared on a collaboration "Kabza Chant" by Kabza De Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xress. The song debuted No. 1 on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 by The Official South African Charts. [9]

Singles

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Sphesihle" (Thabsie featuring Mthunzi)2019—Non-album single
"Bazokhuluma" (Kelly Khumalo featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi)2022— From a God to a King
"eGoli" (Jessica LM featuring Mthunzi and DJ Khyber)2023—Non-album single
"Kabza Chant" (Kabza De Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xpress)20241 [10] Non-album single
"EBALENI" (James Hadi featuring Mthunzi)—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Mamela"2019Sino MsoloMamela
"Ngiyahamba"2020Simmy Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)
"Goduka" Sun-El Musician, Ami Faku To the World & Beyond
"Amasosha"Sun-EL Musician, Sino Msolo
"Give Me Light"S-ToneMbabane
"Vroom Vroom"
"Amaphara"Claudio × Kenza, Sino MsoloCircles of Life
"Kumnyama"2021 Zakes Bantwini Ghetto King
"K' Shubile"2022DJ, Vitoto Dee CeeAfro Nation
"Phambili"2023Claudio WadeWinds & Waves
"Moja"DarqueMore Life

Achievements

Metro FM Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024 "Imithandazo" Song of the Year Won [11] [12]
Best CollaborationWon
Best AmapianoWon
IsimoBest Produced AlbumWon

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2020 SelimathunziBest Afro Pop AlbumNominated [13]

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