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 1.	Early life

Bonani Mhlongo (known as Mfana ka Mdavu) was born on the 5th June 1976 in Kwazulu Natal. In his early age he liked to listen to umbaqhanga (is a style of South Africa music with rural Zulu roots that continues to influence musicians worldwide) music and he was inspired by how they played and dance to the music and he told himself that one day he will have his own music. As a child, he sang and danced at the local community and later on as a teen he joined a umbaqanga which eventually led him to Johannesburg to which he was brought to the attention of David Masondo. He was then mentored by the group until he was able to release his own album. He released an album called Imali on the 27 September 2016 with 11 tracks by Amagolide Publishers.

2.	Personal Life

Bonani Mhlongo is married with children. He completed his Diploma with the University of South Africa. He is currently employed and does the music during his spare time. He has released his first album in 2016. He won the best Umbhaqhanga album  in August 2017 on the 12th http://web.sabc.co.za/digital/stage/motswedingfm/SATMA_Awards_2017_Nominees_List.pdf

3.	Career

His musical story started in the early 90’s. Driven by a burning desire to become South Africa’s most celebrated and admired umbaqhanga singer, during his teen he left home township of Kwazulu Natal from where he finally reached Johannesburg. In August 2017 Bonani was nominated the best Umbhaqhanga singer for the album called Imali in 12th Satma In Satma Awards. Bonani released a full Umbhaqhanga album and it was well received by music opponents, media and fans, it raised Bonani to another level. His music is available on Amazon you can Listen to your favorite songs from Imali by Bonani Mhlongo Now on Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.

4. Awards

Bonani Mhlongo Imali Album was nominated as the best Umbaqanga Album in August 2017.

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B01MEFJSBR