Mthunzi
Mthunzi | |
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| Born | Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande 6 December 1992 Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal |
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| Instruments | Vocals, keyboard |
| Label | Universal Music |
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]
Early life
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.[3] In February 2019, he relocated to Johannesburg, after he was invited by Sun-El Musician to work on music.[4]
Career
His debut studio album Selimathunzi was released on 24 January 2020.[5] Produced by Sun-El Musician, Claudio × Kenza and Mthunzi himself resulted to a afro-pop record with elements of maskandi, house, and R&B.[5][6] 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.[7] "Baningi" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist was released on 3 December 2021. The song entered Top 50 at number 41 on Local Music Radio Charts.[8]
His collaborative album with Kabza de Small, Isimo, was released on 27 October 2023.[9][10] At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards received the most nominations and won Song of the Year, Best Produced Album, Best Amapiano.[11][12] 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.[13]
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| 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. | |||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak 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) | 2024 | 1[14] | 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. | |||||||
Other charted and certified songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Imithandazo" (Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush) | 2023 | 1[15] | Isimo | ||||
| "Amazwe" (Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo) | 7[16] | ||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Songwriting and production credits
| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Writer or co-writer | Producer or co-producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Emadleleni" | S-Tone, Mthunzi, Sino Msolo | Mbabane | ||
| "Ngiyahamba" | Simmy | Tugela Fairy Made of Stars |
Discography
Studio albums
- Selimathunzi (2020)
Collaborative albums
- Isimo (with Kabza De Small) (2023)
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "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 | |
| "Umlayezo" | 2026 | Sun-EL Musician, Ami Faku | Under The Sun |
| "Thatha Inhliziyo" | Mpho.Wav | Into The Deep |
Awards and nominations
Metro FM Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Imithandazo" | Song of the Year | Won | [17][18] |
| Best Collaboration | Won | |||
| Best Amapiano | Won | |||
| Isimo | Best Produced Album | Won |
South African Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Selimathunzi | Best Afro Pop Album | Nominated | [19] |
| 2024 | "Imithandazo" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Nominated | [20] |
| Best Collaboration | Nominated | [21] | ||
| Isimo | Motsweding FM Best Amapiano Album | Won | ||
| Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year | Won | |||
| SAMPRA Album of the Year | Won |
References
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- ^ Ciolfi, Tecla (2020-07-16). "Here's Your First Look at the SAMAs Full List of Nominees for This Year's SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha". Texx and the City. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "The hottest local music radio chart in South Africa". The Official South African Charts. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ Moloi, Atlehang (2023-10-27). "Kabza De Small & Mthunzi's Joint EP 'Isimo' Features Young Stunna, MaWhoo, Sizwe Alakine, DJ Maphorisa + More". Slikouronlife On Life. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S (1 November 2023). "Mthunzi brings his maskandi influence into his new song with Kabza De Small". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Hohip, Chante (2024-04-29). "Kabza De Small, Mthunzi win big at Metro FM Awards". South Africa: Eye Witness News. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Lesemane, Lineo (2024-04-29). "WATCH: Mthunzi's 'Imithandazo' sweeps Metro FM Music Awards 2024". The Citizen. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ "Top Charts This Week : Local Streaming". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Mukotekwa, Leeroy (2024-06-09). "'Amapiano King': Kabza De Small's 'Chant' makes history". The South African. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ "Amapiano Anthems Dominate Charts with Imithandazo Securing its Reign". The Official South African Charts. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South African Charts. 2024-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "FULL LIST | Kabza De Small, Mthunzi win big at Metro FM Music Awards". TimesLIVE. 29 April 2024.
- ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (28 April 2024). "Mthunzi bags 4 Metro FM Music Awards and R300k". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "SAMA26 nominations unearth fresh new gems". DStv. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "#SAMA30 unveils nominees for the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year and RiSA Audio Visual (RAV) Music Video of the Year Awards". South African Music Awards. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.