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.[2][3] 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.
Mafikizolo | |
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| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1997-present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group Kalawa Jazmee Records |
| Members | |
| Past members |
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| Website | Official website |
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.[4][5][6]
History
edit1997-2002: Mafikizolo, Music Revolution and Sibongile
editThey 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
editIn 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
editThey 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.[7] To promote Reunited they embarked on UK Tour, performed in three cities London, Manchester and Coventry.[8] Mafikizolo was nominated for Best African Act at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2013.[9] 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.[10]
2019-present: Idwala
editAfter 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.[11] The song peaked number 9 on Radio Monitor Charts.
"10k" featuring South African singer Sjava was released on June 10, 2022.[12]
Their twelfth studio album Idwala was released on August 26, 2022.[13]
Band members
edit- Nhlanhla Mafu - lead vocals (1996–Present)
- Theo Kgosinkwe - (1996–present)
- Tebogo Benedict Madingoane - (1996-2004)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 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
edit| Year | Award | Category | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 9th SAMA | Group of the Year | Won | |
| 2004 | 10th SAMA | Duo of the year | Won | [14] |
| 2005 | 11th SAMA | Best Duo/Group | Nominated | [15] |
| Best African Pop Album | Nominated | |||
| Artist Of The Year | Nominated | |||
| Song Of The Year | Nominated | |||
| 2007 | 13th SAMA | Best Duo/Group | Won | [16] |
| 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 | [17][18] | |
| Best Pop Album | Won | [19] | ||
| 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 | [20] |
| Best Afro-pop album | Won | [21] | ||
| Best Engineered Album | Won | |||
| Record of the year | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | African Entertainment Awards Awards | Hottest Group | Nominated | [22] |
References
edit- ^ "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.
External links
edit- Mafikizolo discography at Discogs