Benny Mayengani

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Benny Mayengani
Birth nameBennet Skheto Baloyi
Born (1979-01-11) January 11, 1979 (age 45)
Bolobedu, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Origin Shawela, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Genres
  • Tsonga Music
  • Disco
Occupation(s)Singer and a politician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2011–present
Labels

Bennet Skheto Baloyi (born 11 January 1979) known by his stage name President Benny Mayengani is a South African Xitsonga singer. He rose to fame following the release of his debut studio album Tiba Ben in 2011.

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Music career

Benny Mayengani is known for his collaboration with Mr Jambatani, Prince Rhangani, Joe Shirimani na Vana va Ndoda under Limpopo Poison. He released his debut studio album Tiba Ben in 2011 which gained him prominent notability in the Xitsonga music industry. On 28 September 2013 during Xitsonga Music Awards, Benny Mayengani scored three nominations in these categories; Best Xitsonga Male Artist, Best Xitsonga Popular Song of the year and Best Xitsonga Album of the year. [1]

His 10th studio album Ni Happy which was released in 2019 was nominated at the Limpopo Music Awards for Best Male Artist. [2] Benny Mayengani released "Malambani" on the 27 November 2020 which topped the iTunes Charts for four days in a row.

Politics

Benny Mayengani apart from his musical career he became the first Tsonga musician to be an official of the Johannesburg Chamber as PR Councilor of City of Johannesburg accounted by Economic Freedom Fighters in 2016. [3] On 7 October 2019 Benny Mayengani quit as the PR Councilor of EFF. [4] [5] In February 2020 Limpopo Chairperson Stanley Mathabatha of African National Congress , officially welcomed Benny Mayengani to the ANC. In June 2023, he opened his own Political Party AADP (Action Alliance Development Party).| url=https://www.aadp.org.za/

Lawsuits and civil disputes

"Fill Up" trademark

Benny Mayengani was looking forward to host music concert, #FillUpGiyaniStadium in 2018. He used a similar affix ("Fill Up"/"#FillUp") as South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, which resulted in accusation made by Cassper Nyovest that Benny Mayengani used his trademark by sending Benny Mayengani a cease and desist letter. [6] Investigation revealed that Cassper Nyovest did not own the #FillUp trademark and can not take any action against Benny Mayengani. [7]

Discography

Awards and nominations

Xitsonga Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
XMA10 2012Benny MayenganiBest Xitsonga Polpular Song of the yearWon
XMA13 2015Nghoma(w/ Limpopo Roots)Best Xitsonga House SongNominated [8]
Benny MayenganiBest Xitsonga Duo/Group
Kecekece(w/ Kenny Bevhula, Percy Mfana, Prince Rhangani & Sunglen)Best Xitsonga CollaborationWon [9]
Benny MayenganiBest Male ArtistNominated
Nkondo wa tuvaMost Popular Song

Limpopo Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
LIMA 2019Benny MayeganiINDUSTRY CONTRIBUTOR “FILL UP GIYANI STADIUM”Won [10]
HimselfBest Male ArtistNominated [11] [12]

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