Mfaz'Omnyama
Mfaz’ Omnyama | |
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Birth name | Mpatheni khumalo |
Born | 1959 Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Origin | KwaZulu-Natal |
Died | St Benedict Hospital |
Genres | maskandi |
Occupation(s) |
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Instruments | guitar |
Labels | Gallo Record Company |
Associated acts | Ihashe Elimhlophe Phuzekemisi |
Mfaz’ Omnyama (1959–2002) was a South African performer of Maskandi music, guitar player, and lyricist.[1]
He is known for his hit singles such as Khula Tshitshi Lami, Ngisebenzile Mama and Ngiyashisa Bhe.
Early life and music career[]
Mpatheni was born in rural Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. He was a left-handed self-taught master of the string and stage, and released many top-selling albums in his time.[2]
Khumalo was discovered by former Ukhozi FM presenter and host Bodloza Nzimande while working in a mine in North West province which was populated by unskilled labours from Eastern Cape specifically from Pondoland.
He was a solo musician and later became the part of a music group called “Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba” consisting of Phuzekhemisi and Ihhashi Elimhlophe . Busi Mhlongo did several cover versions of his songs in his memory.
Death[]
Mpatheni Khumalo died at the age of 42 in 2001, at St. Benedict Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal after struggling from pancreatic cancer.[3] He left eight children and his wife[3]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Emazweni Baba (1995)
- Amagugu (1996)
- Khula Tshitshi Lami (1997)
- Ngiyashisa Bhe!! (1999)
- Ngisebenzile Mama (2000)
- Ngihlanze Ngedela (2001)
International Performances[]
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Hong kong
References[]
- ^ "Mfaz'Omnyama Biography, Albums, Songs - The Best Maskandi artist Ever". maskandi.co.za. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ Mojapelo, Max (2008). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music. ISBN 9781920299286.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Themba wa Sepotokele (20 March 2001). "Maskandi muso Mfaz'Omnyama dies of cancer". iol.co.za.
External links[]
- 2001 deaths
- Maskanda musicians
- South African styles of music
- Zulu music