Thandiswa Mazwai

Quick Facts

Full Name	Thandiswa Mazwai
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Mar 31, 1976(1976-03-31)
Age	48
Birthplace	Eastern Cape
Country	South Africa
Horoscope	Pisces

Thandiswa Mazwai Biography

Thandiswa Mazwai is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on March 31, 1976 in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Thandiswa Mazwai was born in the Eastern Cape in 1976 – the year of the Soweto Uprising and lived her entire life within Soweto, Johannesburg, amidst the intense township violence of apartheid during the 1980s. Both of her grandparents, Belede as well as Thami Mazwai were journalists as well as anti-apartheid activists. she remembers her home was awash with books, magazines and a plethora of political debates. It was this kind of environment that shaped her view in the field of art. She then went to Wits University, where she took classes in English literature and International Relations. Her writing was always an inspiration for her mother (who passed away at the age of Thandiswa was only 15 year young) along with the work of authors like Steve Biko and Frantz Fanon, Chinua Achebe and Kwame Nkrumah.

After five albums together with Bongo Maffin, Thandiswa stepped into her own solo career. Her debut album, Zabalaza (2004), achieved double platinum status and was awarded numerous awards, including an Kora award for the Best African Female and four South African Music Awards that included the Best Album. Zabalaza was also nominated to The BBC Radio 3 Planet awards. Her follow-up album, Ibokwe (2009), achieved gold status within the initial weeks following its release . In addition, her Live DVD Dance of the Forgotten Free (2010) was awarded the Best Female Artist award and Best Live DVD in 2011. The Guardian has called her “South Africa’s finest female contemporary singer.”

In July 2012 she duetted with Paul Simon in Hyde Park, London, in his Graceland album’s 25th anniversary concert. She sang the female vocals on “Under African Skies”, which was originally sung by Linda Ronstadt on the Graceland album.

Thandiswa’s very first attempt to get noticed took place during The Shell Road to Fame talent event, but Thandiswa was not even able to get to the semi- finals. However, she did get the attention of producer and musician Don Laka, who arranged to have her included in the project that he was working. Her career began by joining Bongo Maffin among the first groups of Kwaito. Her name was widely recognized for her voice as the South African conscious young. their music blending popular dance songs with incisive lyrics. Their performances were scheduled throughout the globe and shared the stage with music icons Stevie Wonder, the Marley family, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Chaka Khan, Sean Paul, Steel Pulse and Skunk Anansie among others. Their contributions in music in the South African musical cannon earned Bongo Maffin many awards including the South African Music Awards, the Kora All Africa Music Awards as well as the Metro FM Music Awards.

Thandiswa Mazwai Net Worth

Thandiswa Mazwai is one of the richest Singer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thandiswa Mazwai 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Thandiswa Mazwai (born 31 March 1976) is an South African musician, and is also the lead singer and music director in Bongo Maffin. She is also called King Tha.

She is a sibling to Nomsa Mazwai and they share a healthy sibling rivalry. She is also known under her name Thandiswa Mazwai Belede, in honor of the mother of her Belede who died when she was 34 years old in the year 1992. Also, she is a sibling to poet Ntsiki Mazwai who is an writer, activist for social change as well as a producer and blogger.

Thandiswa has performed all over the world at venues, including at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, The Apollo in New York, WOMEX, the Cannes Film Festival, Midem, the Hackney Empire, Africa Brazil Festival, FESPACO Film Festival, BBC World Music Awards and many Mandela 46664 concerts. She has several noteworthy collaborations. For instance, she collaborated on two songs with US musician Meshell Ndegeocello on her album The World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2007. At home in South Africa, Thandiswa has collaborated with illustrious musicians including Hugh Masekela, Stimela, the late Busi Mhlongo. Together with the rock band BLK JKS, Thandiswa performed as ‘King Tha’ vs. BLK JKS at the 2017 Afropunk Festival Johannesburg.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Thandiswa Mazwai Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Thandiswa Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Thandiswa Mazwai celebrates birthday on March 31 of every year.

Who is Belede mazwai?

Belede Camagwini Mazwai (née Vabaza) one of the most revolutionary women I knew! Rebel to the core ,” said Thandiswa. The 45-year-old Thandiswa in 2016 released her album titled after her mom, Belede. The album includes songs such as Jikijela and Kulala to name a few.

Is Ntsiki Mazwai related to Thandiswa Mazwai?

She also goes by the name Thandiswa Mazwai Belede, in honour of her mother Belede, who died at the age of 34 in 1992. She is also a sister to the poet Ntsiki Mazwai , who is an author, social activist, producer, and blogger.

How old is thandiswa?

46 years (March 31, 1976)

Does Ntsiki Mazwai have kids?

Congratulations are in order for the Mazwai clan as they will be welcoming a new member into the family after one of the sisters gives birth. Ntsiki Mazwai has been fawning over her younger sister, Nomsa ‘Nomi Supasta’ Mazwai, who is having what looks to be her first child.

Does Thandiswa Mazwai have a child?

Mzansi celebrities Thandiswa Mazwai and Stoan Seete had their daughter Malaika 21 years ago and are celebrating her birthday today. Taking to social media, both of them wished their lovely daughter Malaika a very happy birthday.