Izingane Zoma

Izingane Zoma are a Maskandi group from Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa formed in 1993.[1] Their politically inspired songs have attracted wide discussion and chart success in their home country. This vocal trio has enjoyed a string of gold and platinum-level record sales in the South African market. The group were SATMA nominees in 2011, in the category of Best Video.[2]

Izingane Zoma
OriginJohannesburg
GenresMaskandi
Years active1993–present
Labels
  • Gallo
  • Sony
MembersThandoluni Phungula
Bongekile Ngobese
Tholakele Ngobese Busani Khuzwayo
Shobeni khuzwayo

All of the group's songs are composed by the Khuzwayo brothers - Shobeni and Busani. Shobeni is also the Producer of the group, while Busani regularly performs guitar.

The live band includes drums, bass guitar, guitar, concertina, plus of course the vocals and dancers.

Band members

Current members
  • Thandoluni Phungula - lead vocals
  • Bongekile Ngobese passed away
  • Tholakele Ngobese - vocals
  • Busani - guitarist and backing
  • Shobeni - producer and backing

Discography

Singles
  • "Msholozi" 2006[3][4]
  • "Mzilikaze kaMashobane" 2011 June[5]
  • "Obama" (album) 2011 September[6]
  • "uMalema" 2011 November[7]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Results Ref.
2011 SATMA Best Video Nominated
2020 26th SAMA Best Maskandi Album Nominated

References
  1. "Maskandi proponent falls silent - PressReader". 18 November 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2022 – via PressReader.
  2. "South Africa Traditional Music Awards Nominees". Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  3. "'Msholozi' trio fuels Zuma controversy - South Africa | IOL News". IOL.co.za. 16 February 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  4. "Africa | Soaring sales for pro-Zuma song". BBC News. 16 February 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  5. Sitahbile, Mafu. "Bulawayo24 NEWS | Ndebeles under an apartheid system in Zimbabwe: Zulu singers". Bulawayo24.com. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  6. Ncube, Chris. "Anti-Mugabe production set to win". The Zimbabwean. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  7. "DJs suspended over anti-Malema song". The South African. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2013.


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