Mthunzi

Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande (born December 6, 1992) mononymously known as Mthunzi, is a South African singer-songwriter and producer.^[1] He made his first debut album song Selimathunzi in 2020.^[2] In 2024, he gained a prominence as his song "Kabza Chant" with Kabza de Small and other artists debuted No. 1 on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 by The Official South African Charts.^[3][4]

Mthunzi
Birth name	Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande
Born	(1992-12-06) 6 December 1992 (age 32) Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Genres	Afro-Pop Amapiano
Occupations	Singer songwriter producer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Keyboard
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Piano Hub Universal Music Asiye Entertainment and Projects

Early life

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.^[5] In February 2019, he relocated to Johannesburg, after he was invited by Sun-El Musician to work on music.^[6]

Career

His debut studio album Selimathunzi was released on 24 January 2020.^[7] Produced by Sun-El Musician, Claudio × Kenza and Mthunzi himself resulted to a afro-pop record with elements of maskandi, house, and R&B.^[7][8] 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.^[9] "Baningi" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist was released on 3 December 2021. The song entered Top 50 at number 41 on Local Music Radio Charts.^[10]

His collaborative album with Kabza de Small, Isimo, was released on 27 October 2023.^[11][12] At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards received the most nominations and won Song of the Year, Best Produced Album, Best Amapiano.^[13][14] In July 2024, 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.^[15]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		ZA
"Baningi" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist)	2021	—		Non-album single
"My My My"	2022	—		Non-album single
"Samatsheketshe" (Trigmatic, Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"Estikini" (Group Chat, Mthunzi)	2023	—		Non-album single
"Sifanelene" (Azana, Mthunzi)		—		Igagu
"Oops! (My Darling)" (Group Chat, Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"I Need You" (Bantu, Mr Miyagi, Mthunzi featuring Sfundo)		—		Non-album single
"eWallet" (Murumba Pitch, Mthunzi, Omit ST, Buhle Sax)	2024	—		Isidalo
"Ingalo" (Frigid Armadillo, Atmos Blaq, Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"Mhlekazi" (TCT, Mthunzi, Mthandazo Gatya)		—		Factory Vault
"Lunganele" (Mac G, EmjayKeyz, Mthunzi, Redash)		—		Non-album single
"Mfana" (Bhubesi, Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"Upepe" (Claudio Wade, Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"Buya" (Shakes & Les, Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"Impi" (Murumba Pitch, Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Phila Dlozi)		—		Impi
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		ZA
"Sphesihle" (Thabsie featuring Mthunzi)	2019	—		Non-album single
"Bazokhuluma" (Kelly Khumalo featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi)	2022	—		From a God to a King
"eGoli" (Jessica LM featuring Mthunzi and DJ Khyber)	2023	—		Non-album single
"Kabza Chant" (Kabza De Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xpress)	2024	1[16]		Non-album single
"EBALENI" (James Hadi featuring Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"Diwa Kae" (De Mthuda featuring Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, Mkeyz, Mckenzie, Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"Ngeke" (Yumbs, Zwayetoven, Mawhoo featuring Mthunzi)		—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		ZA
"Imithandazo" (Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush)	2023	1[17]		Isimo
"Amazwe" (Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo)		7[18]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Songwriting and production credits

Year	Title	Artist	Album	Writer or co-writer	Producer or co-producer
2020	"Emadleleni"	S-Tone, Mthunzi, Sino Msolo	Mbabane		Y
	"Ngiyahamba"	Simmy	Tugela Fairy Made of Stars	Y

Discography

Studio albums

• Selimathunzi (2020)

Collaborative albums

• Isimo (with Kabza De Small) (2023)

Guest appearances

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	Zakes Bantwini	Ghetto King
"K' Shubile"	2022	DJ, Vitoto Dee Cee	Afro Nation
"Ithemba Lami"		DJ Bongz, Bongo, Zaba, Sfundo	Road Trip
"Phambili"	2023	Claudio Wade	Winds & Waves
"Moja"		Darque	More Life
"Umdali"	2024	Kelvin Momo, Phila Dlozi, Sykes	Sewe
"Nawe Dali"		Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter, JL SA	Makhelwane
"Love or Hate"		Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo	Finally Famous Too
"Ubuhle"		Mpho.Wav	Book of Wav

Awards and nominations

Metro FM Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2024	"Imithandazo"	Song of the Year	Won	[19][20]
		Best Collaboration	Won
		Best Amapiano	Won
	Isimo	Best Produced Album	Won

South African Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2020	Selimathunzi	Best Afro Pop Album	Nominated	[21]
2024	"Imithandazo"	Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year	Nominated	[22]
		Best Collaboration	Nominated	[23]
	Isimo	Motsweding FM Best Amapiano Album	Won
		Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year	Won
		SAMPRA Album of the Year	Won