Mthunzi Explained

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

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]

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

Their studio extended play Isimo with Kabza De Small, 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 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.[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 positionsCertificationsAlbum
ZA
"Baningi" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist) 2021
"My My My"2022
"Samatsheketshe" (Trigmatic, Mthunzi)
"Estikini" (Group Chat, Mthunzi) 2023
"Sifanelene" (Azana, Mthunzi) Igagu
"Oops(My Darling)" (Group Chat, Mthunzi)
"I Need You (Bantu, Mr Miyagi, Mthunzi featuring Sfundo)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
ZA
"Sphesihle" (Thabsie featuring Mthunzi) 2019
"Bazokhuluma" (Kelly Khumalo featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi) 2022From a God to a King
"eGoli" (Jessica LM featuring Mthunzi and DJ Khyber) 2023
"Kabza Chant" (Kabza De Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xpress) 20241[11]
"EBALENI" (James Hadi featuring Mthunzi)
"—" 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 positionsCertificationsAlbum
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" 2021Ghetto King
"K' Shubile"2022DJ, Vitoto Dee CeeAfro Nation
"Phambili" 2023Claudio WadeWinds & Waves
"Moja"DarqueMore Life
"Umdali" 2024Kelvin Momo, Phila Dlozi, Sykes Sewe

Achievements

Metro FM Music Awards

! |-|rowspan=4|2024|rowspan=3 div style="text-align: center";>| "Imithandazo"| Song of the Year| |rowspan=5|[14] [15] |-| Best Collaboration| |-| Best Amapiano | |-|div style="text-align: center";>|Isimo|Best Produced Album|

South African Music Awards

! |-|2020|div style="text-align: center";>|Selimathunzi|Best Afro Pop Album | |[16] |-|2024 |"Imithandazo" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year ||[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-06-30. PROFILE Mthunzi mulling next move after Imithandazo’s four gongs. Drum. 2 May 2024. Keamogetswe. Matlala.
  2. Web site: Mthunzi Releases His Debut Album titled "SELIMATHUNZI". raptype magazine . 2020-01-24. 2024-06-30.
  3. Web site: Mthunzi Releases His Debut Album . DStv. 2020-01-30. 2024-06-30.
  4. Web site: HERE’S YOUR FIRST LOOK AT THE SAMAS FULL LIST OF NOMINEES FOR THIS YEAR’S SAMA26 #FORTHAKULTCHA. 2020-07-16. Tecla. Ciolfi. Texx and the City . 2024-06-30.
  5. Web site: The hottest local music radio chart in South Africa. The Official South African Charts. 2024-07-28.
  6. Web site: Kabza De Small & Mthunzi’s Joint EP ‘Isimo’ Features Young Stunna, MaWhoo, Sizwe Alakine, DJ Maphorisa + More. 2023-10-27. 2024-07-01. Atlehang. Moloi. Slikouronlife On Life.
  7. Web site: Mthunzi brings his maskandi influence into his new song with Kabza De Small. 1 November 2023. Phumlani S. Langa. 2024-07-01. Daily SUN.
  8. News: South Africa. Eye Witness News. en-ZA. 2024-07-01. Chante . Hohip. 2024-04-29. Kabza De Small, Mthunzi win big at Metro FM Awards.
  9. Web site: The Citizen. WATCH: Mthunzi’s ‘Imithandazo’ sweeps Metro FM Music Awards 2024. 2024-04-29. Lineo. Lesemane. 2024-07-01.
  10. Web site: TOP CHARTS THIS WEEK : Local Streaming. 2024-07-01. The Official South African Charts.
  11. Web site: ‘Amapiano King’: Kabza De Small’s ‘Chant’ makes history. Leeroy. Mukotekwa. 2024-06-09. 2024-07-01. The South African.
  12. Web site: Amapiano Anthems Dominate Charts with Imithandazo Securing its Reign . The Official South African Charts. 2024-07-05.
  13. Web site: Local Streaming Chart Top 10. 2024-07-05. The Official South African Charts. 2024-07-05.
  14. Web site: FULL LIST Kabza De Small, Mthunzi win big at Metro FM Music Awards. TimesLIVE. 29 April 2024.
  15. News: Mthunzi bags 4 Metro FM Music Awards and R300k. News24 . South Africa. en-ZA. subscription. 2024-06-30. 28 April 2024. Constance . Gaanakgomo.
  16. Web site: SAMA26 nominations unearth fresh new gems. DStv. 2024-06-30.
  17. Web site: #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 . 2024-08-15.