Mthunzi

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Mthunzi
Birth nameNjabulo Mthunzi Ndimande
OriginJohannesburg
GenresAfro-Pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Music Producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Keyboard

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 R&B. [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]

"Baningi" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist was released on 3 December 2021. The song entered Top 50 at number 41 on Local Music Radio Charts. [5]

His collaborative album with Kabza de Small, Isimo , was released on 27 October 2023. [6] [7]

At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards received the most nominations and won Song of the Year, Best Produced Album, Best Amapiano. [8] [9]

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. [10]

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
"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.
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 [11] 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.

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
"Imithandazo" (Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush)20231 [12] Isimo
"Amazwe" (Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo)7 [13]
"—" 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
"Ithemba Lami"DJ Bongz, Bongo, Zaba, SfundoRoad Trip
"Phambili"2023Claudio WadeWinds & Waves
"Moja"DarqueMore Life
"Umdali"2024Kelvin Momo, Phila Dlozi, SykesSewe
"Nawe Dali"Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter, JL SAMakhelwane
"Love or Hate" Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo Finally Famous Too
"Ubuhle"Mpho.WavBook of Wav

Achievements

Metro FM Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024 "Imithandazo" Song of the Year Won [14] [15]
Best CollaborationWon
Best AmapianoWon
IsimoBest Produced AlbumWon

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2020 SelimathunziBest Afro Pop AlbumNominated [16]
2024"Imithandazo"Motsepe Foundation Record of the YearNominated [17]
Best CollaborationNominated [18]
IsimoMotsweding FM Best Amapiano AlbumWon
Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the YearWon
SAMPRA Album of the YearWon

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