Mthunzi

Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande, known by the stage name of Mthunzi is a South African singer-songwriter and music producer.

Life and career
Mthunzi was born and raised in Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal. His father was a singer and guitarist.

He developed musical interest at an early age and began recording in 2008 posting his work on SoundCloud.

In February 2019, he relocated to Johannesburg, after he was invited by Sun-El Musician to work on music.

His debut studio album Selimathunzi, was released on 24 January 2020. Produced by Sun-El Musician, Claudio × Kenza and Mthunzi himself resulted to a afro-pop record with elements of maskandi, house, and rnb. It was supported by three singles; "Vuka", "Ngibambe La", "Selimathunzi".

It earned him his first nomination for Best Afro Pop Album at the 26th ceremony of South African Music Awards.

Their studio extended play Isimo with Kabza De Small, was released on 27 October 2023.

At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards received the most nominations and won Song of the Year, Best Produced Album, Best Amapiano.

In July 2023, he appeared on a collaboration "Kabza Chant" by Kabza De Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xress. The song debuted No. 1 on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 by The Official South African Charts.

Studio albums

 * Selimathunzi (2020)

Collaborative albums

 * Isimo (with Kabza De Small) (2023)

Metro FM Music Awards
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 * rowspan=4|2024
 * rowspan=3 div style="text-align: center";>| "Imithandazo"
 * Song of the Year
 * Won
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 * Best Collaboration
 * Won
 * Best Amapiano
 * Won
 * div style="text-align: center";>|Isimo
 * Best Produced Album
 * Won
 * div style="text-align: center";>|Isimo
 * Best Produced Album
 * Won
 * Won

South African Music Awards
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 * 2020
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 * Best Afro Pop Album
 * Nominated
 * Nominated