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Birth name | Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande |
Born | Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal | 6 December 1992
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, Keyboard |
Years active | 2008–present |
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Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande (born December 6, 1992) mononymously known as Mthunzi, is a South African singer-songwriter and producer. [1] He made his first debut album song Selimathunzi in 2020. [2] In 2024, he gained a prominence as his song "Kabza Chant" with Kabza de Small and other artists debuted No. 1 on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 by The Official South African Charts. [3] [4]
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. [5] In February 2019, he relocated to Johannesburg, after he was invited by Sun-El Musician to work on music. [6]
His debut studio album Selimathunzi was released on 24 January 2020. [7] Produced by Sun-El Musician, Claudio × Kenza and Mthunzi himself resulted to a afro-pop record with elements of maskandi, house, and R&B. [7] [8] 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. [9] "Baningi" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist was released on 3 December 2021. The song entered Top 50 at number 41 on Local Music Radio Charts. [10]
His collaborative album with Kabza de Small, Isimo , was released on 27 October 2023. [11] [12] At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards received the most nominations and won Song of the Year, Best Produced Album, Best Amapiano. [13] [14] In July 2024, 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. [15]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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"Baningi" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist) | 2021 | — | Non-album single | ||||
"My My My" | 2022 | — | Non-album single | ||||
"Samatsheketshe" (Trigmatic, Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Estikini" (Group Chat, Mthunzi) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
"Sifanelene" (Azana, Mthunzi) | — | Igagu | |||||
"Oops! (My Darling)" (Group Chat, Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"I Need You" (Bantu, Mr Miyagi, Mthunzi featuring Sfundo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"eWallet" (Murumba Pitch, Mthunzi, Omit ST, Buhle Sax) | 2024 | — | Isidalo | ||||
"Ingalo" (Frigid Armadillo, Atmos Blaq, Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Mhlekazi" (TCT, Mthunzi, Mthandazo Gatya) | — | Factory Vault | |||||
"Lunganele" (Mac G, EmjayKeyz, Mthunzi, Redash) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Mfana" (Bhubesi, Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Upepe" (Claudio Wade, Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Buya" (Shakes & Les, Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Impi" (Murumba Pitch, Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Phila Dlozi) | — | Impi | |||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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"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) | 2024 | 1 [16] | Non-album single | ||||
"EBALENI" (James Hadi featuring Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Diwa Kae" (De Mthuda featuring Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, Mkeyz, Mckenzie, Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"Ngeke" (Yumbs, Zwayetoven, Mawhoo featuring Mthunzi) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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"Imithandazo" (Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush) | 2023 | 1 [17] | Isimo | ||||
"Amazwe" (Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo) | 7 [18] | ||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Year | Title | Artist | Album | Writer or co-writer | Producer or co-producer |
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2020 | "Emadleleni" | S-Tone, Mthunzi, Sino Msolo | Mbabane | ![]() | |
"Ngiyahamba" | Simmy | Tugela Fairy Made of Stars | ![]() |
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Mamela" | 2019 | Sino Msolo | Mamela |
"Ngiyahamba" | 2020 | Simmy | 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-Tone | Mbabane | |
"Vroom Vroom" | |||
"Amaphara" | Claudio × Kenza, Sino Msolo | Circles of Life | |
"Kumnyama" | 2021 | Zakes Bantwini | Ghetto King |
"K' Shubile" | 2022 | DJ, Vitoto Dee Cee | Afro Nation |
"Ithemba Lami" | DJ Bongz, Bongo, Zaba, Sfundo | Road Trip | |
"Phambili" | 2023 | Claudio Wade | Winds & Waves |
"Moja" | Darque | More Life | |
"Umdali" | 2024 | Kelvin Momo, Phila Dlozi, Sykes | Sewe |
"Nawe Dali" | Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter, JL SA | Makhelwane | |
"Love or Hate" | Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo | Finally Famous Too | |
"Ubuhle" | Mpho.Wav | Book of Wav |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | "Imithandazo" | Song of the Year | Won | [19] [20] |
Best Collaboration | Won | |||
Best Amapiano | Won | |||
Isimo | Best Produced Album | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Selimathunzi | Best Afro Pop Album | Nominated | [21] |
2024 | "Imithandazo" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Nominated | [22] |
Best Collaboration | Nominated | [23] | ||
Isimo | Motsweding FM Best Amapiano Album | Won | ||
Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year | Won | |||
SAMPRA Album of the Year | Won |