Khuzani

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose (born December 3, 1989) professionally known as Khuzani is a South African maskandi singer. Born and raised in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, he rose to prominence after participating on Mgqumeni's album iSecret 2009.

Khuzani
Birth nameKhuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose
Also known as
  • Ndlam'lenze
  • Khuba
Born (1989-12-03) 3 December 1989
Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal
GenresMaskandi
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2009–present

Career

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose was born December 3, 1989 in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.[1] He matriculated at Sibhakabhaka High School in 2009.[1]

That same year, Mpungose was appointed by Shobeni Khuzwayo to complete the late Mgqumeni's album iSecret.[1][2]

His debut studio album Bahluleke Bonke was released in 2011.[2] The album won Best Selling Album at the Amatshontsho ka Maskandi Awards.[2]

On April 7, 2017, his seventh studio album Isixaxa Samaxoki released. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) two weeks after its release.[3]

In the first quarter of 2019, he participated in the Gcwalisa iMabhida Maskandi Concert.[4][5]

His single "Ijele" featuring Luve Dubazane was released on November 27, 2020. The song won Ukhozi FM Top 10 Song of the Year by 900k votes close to a million votes.[6][7]

In October 2021, Mpungose performed at the Dubai Expo.[8]

Honours

In April 2021, Mpungose was honoured at Nkandla Mayoral Awards for his outstanding achievement in the Maskandi genre.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Bahluleke Bonke (2011)
  • Amampunge (2012)
  • Sixosha Amambuka (2013)
  • Inj'emnyama (2014)
  • Isihlahla Samavukane (2015)
  • Inyoni Yomthakathi (2016)
  • Isixaxa Samaxoki (2017)
  • Inhlinini Yoxolo Part 1 (2018)
  • Inhlinini Yoxolo Part 2 (2018)
  • Ispoki Esingafi (2020)
  • Inja Nogodo (2021)
  • Umqhele nethawula (2022)
  • Umjolo lowo single track (2023)

Awards and nominations
Awards/Ceremony Year Category Results Ref.
South African Music Awards 2017 Best Maskandi Album Won [10]
Amantshontsho kaMaskandi Awards Song of the Year Won [11]
Best Selling Won
Best Album Won
KZN Entertainment Awards 2020 KZN's Most Loved Won [12]
South African Traditional Music Awards 2021 Won [13]
South African Music Awards 2023 Best Maskandi Album Pending [14]

References
  1. Lwandle, Sibusisiwe (2021-03-02). "Khuzani Mpungose: Muso's Journey from Nkandla to the World". Briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  2. Mdluli, Zamokuhle (2020-02-08). "KHUZANI: KING OF MASKANDI". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
  3. "Certificate Reporting". RiSA. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  4. "Khuzani Fills Up Mabhida". ZAlebs. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  5. Mvelashe, Phakamani (2019-04-02). "Masikandi artist Khuzani fills up Moses Mabhida stadium and releases a perfume!". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  6. "Ukhozi listeners confirm Khuzani rules maskandi roost". SowetanLIVE.
  7. "Khuzani Mpungose's 'Ijele' ushers Ukhozi FM listeners to 2021". The South African. January 4, 2021.
  8. Bambalele, Patience (2021-10-21). "Mpungose sells maskandi to the world in Dubai". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  9. Langa, Jabulani (2021-03-07). "Khuzani gets nod from his home town". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  10. "Here are all the 2017 Sama winners". South Africa: Channel. 2017-05-27. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  11. "Amantshontsho kaMaskandi: Ushanele ezibaluleke zodwa uKhuzani" (in Xhosa). South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  12. "Khuzani wins big at KZN ENT AWARDS". DailySUN. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  13. Mazibuko, Thobile (2021-11-29). "All the Satma Awards 2021 winners". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  14. Choge, Peter (2023-10-03). "South African Music Awards 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
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