Khuzani

Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose (born December 3, 1989) professionally known as Khuzani is a South African maskandi singer. Born and raised in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, he rose to prominence after participating on  Mgqumeni's album iSecret 2009.

Career
Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose was born December 3, 1989, in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. He matriculated at Sibhakabhaka High School in 2009.

That same year, Mpungose was appointed by Shobeni Khuzwayo to complete the late Mgqumeni's album iSecret.

His debut studio album Bahluleke Bonke was released in 2011. The album won Best Selling Album at the Amatshontsho ka Maskandi Awards.

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.

In the first quarter of 2019, he participated in the Gcwalisa iMabhida Maskandi Concert.

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.

In October 2021, Mpungose performed at the Dubai Expo.

Honours
In April 2021, Mpungose was honoured at Nkandla Mayoral Awards for his outstanding achievement in the Maskandi genre.

Controversies
Feuds

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. 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.

Studio albums

 * 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)