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	'''Mafikizolo''' is a South African Afro-pop music ~~duo~~ formed in 1996,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.702.co.za/articles/14818/watch-live-mafikizolo-702unplugged-performance-on-the-afternoon-drive-show\|title=WATCH LIVE Mafikizolo #702Unplugged performance on the Afternoon Drive show\|website=702}}</ref> consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe ~~and~~ lead singer Nhlanhla ~~Nciza~~.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mafikizolo.co.za/biography.html \|title=Mafikizolo's Biography \|website=Mafikizolo.co.za \|date= \|accessdate=2017-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tswalebs.com/top-of-the/mafikizolo/mafikizolo-biography-net-worth-controversy-album-fashion-awards-more\|title=Mafikizolo Biography: Net worth, Controversy, Songs, Albums, Break-ups, Fashion\|website=TSWAlebs}}</ref> The ~~duo~~ rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "Udakwa Njalo" .		'''Mafikizolo''' is a South African Afro-pop music group formed in 1996,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.702.co.za/articles/14818/watch-live-mafikizolo-702unplugged-performance-on-the-afternoon-drive-show\|title=WATCH LIVE Mafikizolo #702Unplugged performance on the Afternoon Drive show\|website=702}}</ref> consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu and Composer Tebogo Madingoane, who was shot and killed 14 February 2004.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mafikizolo.co.za/biography.html \|title=Mafikizolo's Biography \|website=Mafikizolo.co.za \|date= \|accessdate=2017-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tswalebs.com/top-of-the/mafikizolo/mafikizolo-biography-net-worth-controversy-album-fashion-awards-more\|title=Mafikizolo Biography: Net worth, Controversy, Songs, Albums, Break-ups, Fashion\|website=TSWAlebs}}</ref> The group rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "Udakwa Njalo" .
	The group released their self-titled album ''Mafikizolo'' in 1997 and ''Music Revolution'' in 1999.		The group released their self-titled album ''Mafikizolo'' in 1997 and ''Music Revolution'' in 1999.

	In 2000, the band released their third album ''Gate Crashers'', which became ~~the~~ best-selling album.		In 2000, the band released their third album ''Gate Crashers'', which became their best-selling album.

	Mafikizolo has won 14 ], 2 ] including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.incwajana.co.za\|title=Mafikizolo-Incwajana\|website=incwajana.co.za\|accessdate=2020-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://creativefeel.co.za/2018/08/mafikizolo-two-decades-of-music/\|title = Mafizolo: Two decades of music \| Creative Feel\|date = 19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|author=\|url=https://www.news24.com/channel/tv/news/5-things-to-know-about-mafikizolo-20160617\|title=5 things to know about Mafikizolo\|website=news24.com\|date=7 Jun 2016}}</ref>		Mafikizolo has won 14 ], 2 ] including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.incwajana.co.za\|title=Mafikizolo-Incwajana\|website=incwajana.co.za\|accessdate=2020-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://creativefeel.co.za/2018/08/mafikizolo-two-decades-of-music/\|title = Mafizolo: Two decades of music \| Creative Feel\|date = 19 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|author=\|url=https://www.news24.com/channel/tv/news/5-things-to-know-about-mafikizolo-20160617\|title=5 things to know about Mafikizolo\|website=news24.com\|date=7 Jun 2016}}</ref>
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	They came into the scene in 1997 as a ] group with their late member Tebogo Madingoane, who died on 14 February 2004, when they released their self-titled album ''Mafikizolo''. They released their 1999 album titled ''Music Revolution'' followed by ''Gate Crushers'' in 2000 which included their hits, "Lotto" and "Majika".		They came into the scene in 1997 as a ] group with their late member Tebogo Madingoane, who died on 14 February 2004, when they released their self-titled album ''Mafikizolo''. They released their 1999 album titled ''Music Revolution'' followed by ''Gate Crushers'' in 2000 which included their hits, "Lotto" and "Majika".

	After a near-fatal crash that left Nhlanhla ~~Nciza~~ hospitalised for a while, they released their critically acclaimed album ''Sibongile'' (2002) featuring the hit single "Ndihamba Nawe".		After a near-fatal crash that left Nhlanhla Mafu hospitalised for a while, they released their critically acclaimed album ''Sibongile'' (2002) featuring the hit single "Ndihamba Nawe".

	===2003-2010: ''Kwela'', ''Van Toeka Af'' and ''Six Mabone''===		===2003-2010: ''Kwela'', ''Van Toeka Af'' and ''Six Mabone''===
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	\|title=All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018\|website=gq}}</ref>		\|title=All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018\|website=gq}}</ref>

	=== 2019-present: ~~Upcoming album~~ ===		=== 2019-present: ''Idwala'' ===
	After three years they announced their upcoming album which is set to be released in 2022.		After three years they announced their upcoming album which was set to be released in 2022.

	In November 2021, their single "Mamezala" featuring South African singer ] was released.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mafikizolo wow on new single 'Mamezala' featuring Simmy \|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/mafikizolo-wow-on-new-single-mamezala-featuring-simmy-43497495-6bd9-471b-b0c9-2ac055cb3ff3\| first=Shingai \|last=Darangwa \| access-date =2021-11-09\|publisher =Independent Online}}</ref> The song peaked number 9 on Radio Monitor Charts.		In November 2021, their single "Mamezala" featuring South African singer ] was released.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mafikizolo wow on new single 'Mamezala' featuring Simmy \|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/mafikizolo-wow-on-new-single-mamezala-featuring-simmy-43497495-6bd9-471b-b0c9-2ac055cb3ff3\| first=Shingai \|last=Darangwa \| access-date =2021-11-09\|publisher =Independent Online}}</ref> The song peaked number 9 on Radio Monitor Charts.

			"10k" featuring South African singer ] was released on June 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/the-juice/news/mafikizolo-release-classic-single-featuring-sjava-20220610\| publisher =Channel \| access-date =2022-08-26\|language=en\|location=South Africa\|first=Keitumetse \|last=Maako\|date=2022-06-10\|title=Mafikizolo release 'classic' single featuring Sjava}}</ref>

			Their twelfth studio album ''Idwala'' was released on August 26, 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|title=MafikizoloSA Drop Their Highly Anticipated Album 'Idwala'\|date=2022-08-26\|first=Ofentse\|last=Phukubye \|access-date=2022-08-26\|url=https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/22688/at-mafikizolosa-drop-their-highly-anticipated-album-idwala}}</ref>

	== Band members ==		== Band members ==
	* Nhlanhla ~~Nciza~~ - lead vocals (1996–Present)		* Nhlanhla Mafu - lead vocals (1996–Present)
	*Theo Kgosinkwe - (1996–present)		*Theo Kgosinkwe - (1996–present)
	* Tebogo Benedict Madingoane - (1996-2004)		* Tebogo Benedict Madingoane - (1996-2004)
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	== Discography==		== Discography==
	===Studio albums ===		===Studio albums ===
	* Mafikizolo (1997)		* ''Mafikizolo'' (1997)
	* '']'' (1999)		* '']'' (1999)
	* '']'' (2000)		* '']'' (2000)
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	* '']'' (2005)		* '']'' (2005)
	* '']'' (2006)		* '']'' (2006)
	* ] (2013)		* '']'' (2013)
	* ''20'' (2017)		* ''20'' (2017)
			* ''Idwala'' (2022)

	==Awards and nominations==		==Awards and nominations==
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	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=African Entertainment Awards USA 2019: All the winners \|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/african-entertainment-awards-usa-2019-all-winners \|publisher=Music In Africa \|language=en-ZA \|date=2019-10-22}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=African Entertainment Awards USA 2019: All the winners \|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/african-entertainment-awards-usa-2019-all-winners \|publisher=Music In Africa \|language=en-ZA \|date=2019-10-22}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 12 November 2024

South African music group

Mafikizolo
Origin	South Africa
Genres	Kwaito Afro house House Afro-soul Afro Pop
Years active	1997-present
Labels	Universal Music Group Kalawa Jazmee Records

Members	Theo Kgosinkwe Nhlanhla Mafu

Past members	Tebogo Benedict Madingoane

Website	Official website

Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music group formed in 1996, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu and Composer Tebogo Madingoane, who was shot and killed 14 February 2004. The group rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "Udakwa Njalo" . The group released their self-titled album Mafikizolo in 1997 and Music Revolution in 1999.

In 2000, the band released their third album Gate Crashers, which became their best-selling album.

Mafikizolo has won 14 South African Music Award, 2 MTV Africa Music Awards including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.

History

1997-2002: Mafikizolo, Music Revolution and Sibongile

They came into the scene in 1997 as a kwaito group with their late member Tebogo Madingoane, who died on 14 February 2004, when they released their self-titled album Mafikizolo. They released their 1999 album titled Music Revolution followed by Gate Crushers in 2000 which included their hits, "Lotto" and "Majika".

After a near-fatal crash that left Nhlanhla Mafu hospitalised for a while, they released their critically acclaimed album Sibongile (2002) featuring the hit single "Ndihamba Nawe".

2003-2010: Kwela, Van Toeka Af and Six Mabone

In 2003, they released Kwela which featured Hugh Masekela assisted "Kwela Kwela", "Udakwa Njalo" and "Emlanjeni" amongst others.

In 2005, they released Van Toeka Af which featured Nisixoshelani and Mas'Thokoze amongst others. In 2006, they released Six Mabone which featured "O Tswa Kae" and "Love Potion". Six Mabone was released before their hiatus.

During their hiatus in 2009 they released a compilation album The Best of which included one new song, "Walila".

2011-2018: Reunited and 20

They resumed work as a group in 2013 when they released their internationally acclaimed single "Khona" featuring Uhuru. In 2014, "Khona" single was performed live at MTV Africa Music Awards during the ceremony.

Their first album after their hiatus followed in 2013 and was titled Reunited which saw them winning awards at 20th South Africa Music Awards in one night amongst other awards. To promote Reunited they embarked on UK Tour, performed in three cities London, Manchester and Coventry. Mafikizolo was nominated for Best African Act at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2013. The success of Reunited was so great that they released a follow-up album four years later in 2017 titled 20 to celebrate their 20th anniversary in the music industry. The album features "Love Potion" and the Yemi Alade-assisted "Ofana Nawe".

At 24th South African Music Awards, 20 received three nominations and won Duo/Group of the Year and Best Engineered album category.

2019-present: Idwala

After three years they announced their upcoming album which was set to be released in 2022.

In November 2021, their single "Mamezala" featuring South African singer Simmy was released. The song peaked number 9 on Radio Monitor Charts.

"10k" featuring South African singer Sjava was released on June 10, 2022.

Their twelfth studio album Idwala was released on August 26, 2022.

Band members

Nhlanhla Mafu - lead vocals (1996–Present)
Theo Kgosinkwe - (1996–present)
Tebogo Benedict Madingoane - (1996-2004)

Discography

Studio albums

Mafikizolo (1997)
Music Revolution (1999)
Gate Crashers (2000)
Sibongile (2002)
Kwela (2003)
Van Toeka Af (2005)
Six Mabone (2006)
Reunited (2013)
20 (2017)
Idwala (2022)

Awards and nominations

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (September 2020)

Year	Award	Category	Results
2003	9th SAMA	Group of the Year	Won
2004	10th SAMA	Duo of the year	Won
2005	11th SAMA	Best Duo/Group	Nominated
		Best African Pop Album	Nominated
		Artist Of The Year	Nominated
		Song Of The Year	Nominated
2007	13th SAMA	Best Duo/Group	Won
2007	13th SAMA	Best DVD Compilation	Won
2014	MTV Africa Music Awards	Artist of the Year	Nominated
		Best Group	Won
		Best Collaboration	Nominated
		Song of the Year	Won
	20th SAMA	Album of the year	Won
		Best Pop Album	Won
		Record of the Year	Won
		Duo/Group of the Year	Won
		Best Selling Full Track Download	Won
		Best Ring Back Tone	Won
		Best Selling Mobile Music Download	Won
2016	MTV Africa Music Awards	Best Live Act	Nominated
2018	24th SAMA	Duo or Group of the Year	Won
		Best Afro-pop album	Won
		Best Engineered Album	Won
		Record of the year	Nominated
2019	African Entertainment Awards Awards	Hottest Group	Nominated
2024	African Entertainment Awards Awards	Best Duo/Group	Won

References

"WATCH LIVE Mafikizolo #702Unplugged performance on the Afternoon Drive show". 702.
"Mafikizolo's Biography". Mafikizolo.co.za. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
"Mafikizolo Biography: Net worth, Controversy, Songs, Albums, Break-ups, Fashion". TSWAlebs.
"Mafikizolo-Incwajana". incwajana.co.za. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
"Mafizolo: Two decades of music | Creative Feel". 19 August 2018.
"5 things to know about Mafikizolo". news24.com. 7 June 2016.
admin (29 April 2014). "Mafikizolo dominate SAMAs with eight awards". News24.
"Mafikizolo to tour the UK". South Africa: News24. 18 August 2014.
"Mafikizolo and Locnville nominated for 2013 MTV EMAs | YoMzansi Documenting THE CULTURE". YoMzansi. 18 September 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
"All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018". gq.
Darangwa, Shingai. "Mafikizolo wow on new single 'Mamezala' featuring Simmy". Independent Online. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
Maako, Keitumetse (10 June 2022). "Mafikizolo release 'classic' single featuring Sjava". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
Phukubye, Ofentse (26 August 2022). "MafikizoloSA Drop Their Highly Anticipated Album 'Idwala'". Retrieved 26 August 2022.
"Sama finalists revealed | News24". News24. 12 May 2004.
"The Sama nominees are... | News24". News24. 12 April 2005.
"Winners announced at MTN South African Music Awards..." MediaUpdate. 16 April 2007.
"Here are all the 2014 Sama winners". Channel24. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
"A full list of all the 2014 SAMA nominees". Channel24. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
"Here are all the 2014 Sama winners | Channel". News24. 28 April 2014.
"Samas 2018: All the winners | Channel". News24. 2 June 2018.
"#SAMAs 2018: Full list of the winners from this year's awards". The South African. 3 June 2018.
"African Entertainment Awards USA 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. 22 October 2019.
"African Entertainment Awards USA: All the winners". Music in Africa. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.

External links

Mafikizolo discography at Discogs

Category:

South African musical duos