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Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music group formed in 1996, [1] consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu and Composer Tebogo Madingoane, who was shot and killed 14 February 2004.
Reunited is the eighth studio album by South African duo Mafikizolo.It was released physically on 10 April 2013 and digitally on 11 April 2013 via iTunes. [1] " Khona", the album's lead single, debuted on January 10, 2013, and was met with critical acclaim.
The song has elevated the South African house genre to some extent, and was released with the idea that music can influence a large demography of people across the African continent. [4] " Khona" won several accolades, including Record of the Year at the 20th South African Music Awards and Song of the Year at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards .
The music originated in "female gourd-resonated monochord songs that were transferred and given an acoustic life on guitar". [5] The roots of what is today called maskandi have been traced back to non-guitar based forms of music in the 1920s, with the shift to guitar beginning in Rhodesia in the 1930s with a group of musicians inspired by the music in Western films. [6]
Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Shekhinah each received a node of nomination Other artists with multiple nominations include Mobi Dixon, Distruction Boyz and Riky Rick. It was aired live on SABC 1 at 20:00 SAST ( CAT ).
Uhuru (Swahili: freedom) were a South African musical group best known for producing the hit single "Khona" performed by Mafikizolo. [1] Signed to Kalawa Jazmee, the band consisted of Nqobile Mahlanu (Mapiano), Sihle Dlalisisa (DJ Clap), Xelimpilo Simelane (Xeli) and Themba Sekowe (DJ Maphorisa). [2]
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Growing up in Tugela, she mainly listened to Mbaqanga, country music and Maskandi. Simmy music is generally Afro-house and Neo-Soul but she also incorporates Maskandi and RnB to her other songs. She has cited a number of artists as her inspiration Dolly Parton, Soul Brothers, Letta Mbuli, and Brenda Fassie. [23]