Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande, known by the stage name of Mthunzi is a South African singer-songwriter and music producer.
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]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||||
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | ||||||||
| "Sphesihle" (Thabsie featuring Mthunzi) | 2019 | — | ||||||
| "Bazokhuluma" (Kelly Khumalo featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi) | 2022 | — | From 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) | 2024 | 1[11] | ||||||
| "EBALENI" (James Hadi featuring Mthunzi) | — | |||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | ||||||||
| "Imithandazo" (Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush) | 2023 | 1[12] | Isimo | |||||
| "Amazwe" (Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo) | 7[13] | |||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||
| 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 | Ghetto King | ||
| "K' Shubile" | 2022 | DJ, Vitoto Dee Cee | Afro Nation | |
| "Phambili" | 2023 | Claudio Wade | Winds & Waves | |
| "Moja" | Darque | More Life | ||
| "Umdali" | 2024 | Kelvin Momo, Phila Dlozi, Sykes | Sewe |
! |-|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|
! |-|2020|div style="text-align: center";>|Selimathunzi|Best Afro Pop Album | |[16] |-|2024 |"Imithandazo" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year ||[17]