Mr Thela

Simphiwe Sihawu (born 2000 ) better known as Mr Thela, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born in Gugulethu and raised in Samora Machel, Philippi, his professional musical career began in 2016 at the age of 16. Aside from his solo career, Sihawu was a member of Mshayi & Mr Thela duo.

Their debut studio album Make Cape Town Great Again (2020), became their best-selling album, certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

His second studio album Tronics Land Series 2, was released on 17 November 2023. The album debuted No. 3 on Apple Music and No. 5 on Spotify South Africa Charts respectively.

In February 2024, Mr Thela signed a recording deal with Universal Music Group.

Artistry
Mr Thela's musical styles encompass gqom, sgubhu and a genre of his own creation alongside Mshayi ,gospel gqom (Cape Town gqom).

Mshayi & Mr Thela

 * Make Cape Town Great Again (2020)
 * Make Cape Town Great Again 2.0 (2020)

Solo albums

 * Tronics Land Series 1 (2022)
 * Tronics Land Series 2 (2023)

Metro FM Music Awards
! Ref.
 * 2024
 * "Hello"
 * Best Kwaito/Gqom
 * Won
 * Won

South African Music Awards
! Ref.
 * 2021
 * Make Cape Town Great Again
 * Best Gqom Album
 * Nominated
 * Nominated