Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose (born December 3, 1989) professionally known as Khuzani is a South African singer. Born and raised in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, he rose to prominence after participating in Mgqumeni's album iSecret 2010.Khuzani is considered as the King of Maskandi after the passing of the most famous Legends of Maskandi. He is also the Multi Award Winning Maskandi Artist in the world
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose |
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| Born | 3 December 1989 Nobokwe, Cofimvaba |
| Genres | Maskandi |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2009–forever |
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Career
editKhuzani 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
editIn April 2021, Mpungose was honoured at Nkandla Mayoral Awards for his outstanding achievement in the Maskandi genre.[9]
Controversies
editFeuds
He has a long disputes with his fellow maskandi artist Mthandeni SK and politician and former radio personality Ngizwe Mchunu.
On 30 September 2023,Khuzani punched Influencer Quality Biyela at an event at Settlers Park in Ladysmith.[10] The reason behind a fight is believed they disputed who deserve and must inherit nickname "ILEMBE" of a Zulu monarchy Shaka kaSenzangakhona Zulu " after few weeks of airing Shaka Ilembe series episodes.The event happened before Biyela shared a video on social media saying he is the only "Ilembe" He insinuated that khuzani is "Ilebe"(derogatory word) not Ilembe.Biyela opened case of assault. Later posted a video that he is not beefing with Khuzani and dropped charges.[11]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 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)
- Inhloko Nes'Xhanti (2019)
- Ispoki Esingafi (2020)
- Inja Nogodo (2021)
- Umqhele nethawula (2022)
- Aliboli Icala (2023)
- King Khuba (2024)
- Angidlali Nezingane (2024)
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Angimale" | 2020 | Simmy | Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) |
Other charted and certified songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| ZA | |||||||
| "Angidlali Nezingane" (Khuzani featuring Thibela) | 2024 | 21[12] | Angidlali Nezingane | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards and nominations
edit| Awards/Ceremony | Year | Category | Results | Ref. |
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| South African Music Awards | 2017 | Best Maskandi Album | Won | [13] |
| Amantshontsho kaMaskandi Awards | Song of the Year | Won | [14] | |
| Best Selling | Won | |||
| Best Album | Won | |||
| KZN Entertainment Awards | 2020 | KZN's Most Loved | Won | [15] |
| South African Traditional Music Awards | 2021 | Won | [16] | |
| South African Music Awards | 2023 | Best Maskandi Album | Won | [17] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Lwandle, Sibusisiwe (2021-03-02). "Khuzani Mpungose: Muso's Journey from Nkandla to the World". Briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ a b c Mdluli, Zamokuhle (2020-02-08). "KHUZANI: KING OF MASKANDI". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ "Certificate Reporting". RiSA. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ "Khuzani Fills Up Mabhida". ZAlebs. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ Mvelashe, Phakamani (2019-04-02). "Masikandi artist Khuzani fills up Moses Mabhida stadium and releases a perfume!". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ Ola, Jide. "Khuzani Biography And Net Worth 2024". Naija. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Khuzani Mpungose's 'Ijele' ushers Ukhozi FM listeners to 2021". The South African. January 4, 2021.
- ^ Bambalele, Patience (2021-10-21). "Mpungose sells maskandi to the world in Dubai". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ Langa, Jabulani (2021-03-07). "Khuzani gets nod from his home town". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ Sandile (1 October 2023). "WATCH: Maskandi Artist Khuzani Mpungose punching influencer Quality Biyela at an Event in Ladysmith". thetruthpanther.co.za. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Gcaba, Jessica (3 October 2023). "Quality Biyela Drops Assault Against Maskandi Star Khuzani Mpungose: "Nobody Is Perfect" Read more". briefly.co.za. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Khuzani makes a splash in the Charts". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Here are all the 2017 Sama winners". South Africa: Channel. 2017-05-27. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ "Amantshontsho kaMaskandi: Ushanele ezibaluleke zodwa uKhuzani" (in Xhosa). South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ "Khuzani wins big at KZN ENT AWARDS". DailySUN. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- ^ Mazibuko, Thobile (2021-11-29). "All the Satma Awards 2021 winners". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ Choge, Peter (2023-10-03). "South African Music Awards 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-06.