Imithente

Imithente (named after a kind of grass that grows in rural KwaZulu Natal) is a Maskandi group from Johannesburg, South Africa.

The band was formed in 1993 by late guitarist, Simosakhe Mthalane, and three female singers: Buselaphi Gxowa, Dumisile Manana and Nokwazi Ntuli, all from KwaZulu-Natal. They have produced several albums attaining gold sales in their home country and won SAMA and SATMA awards.

The group performs as a 10-piece band with 6 singer/dancers and 4 musicians.

studio albums

 * Isidikiselo  (2001)
 * Awusay' Ebhodweni (2002)
 * Ngiyakushiya Mawulele (2003)
 * Umnyango Ongenasikhiye (2004)
 * Igaz' Elibabayo (2005)
 * Ake Niyek' Ukukhuluma (2006)
 * Bamb' Ezakho (2007)
 * Simqonda Ngqo (2008)
 * Vimb' Ezansi (2010)
 * Mbibi (2011)
 * Vuka Mathambo (2012)
 * Ichakijani (2014)
 * Mhlobo Wami (2014)
 * Washonaphi (2015)
 * S'yawuvala Umlomo (2016)
 * Asekhon' Amalahle ? (2018)
 * Uzoyikhona Kanjani (2018)

International performances

 * 2002 La Rochelle, France and India
 * 2008 Vienna
 * 2009 Algiers for the Pan African Cultural Festival.