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Thandiswa Mazwai | |
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 Thandiswa Mazwai Live at NPR tiny Desk. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thandiswa Nyameka Mazwai |
| Also known as | King Tha |
| Born | 31 March 1976 Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Gallo |
| Website | thandiswa |
Thandiswa Nyameka Mazwai (born 31 March 1976)[2] is a South African musician, and is also the lead vocalist and songwriter of Bongo Maffin. She is also known as King Tha.[3]
Her debut album Zabalaza (released in 2004), which attained double platinum status and her album also got nominated for Planet Awards on BBC Radio 3.[4] Also in 2004, she won Best Female Artist at the Metro FM Music Awards.[5]
Her second album, Ibokwe, released in 2009, was certified gold status within a few weeks after its release.[4]
- ^ Gumede, Bongeka (20 February 2023). "Award-winning artist Thandiswa Mazwai brings 'A Letter To Azania' to Cape Town". Mail & Guardian. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Thandiswa Mazwai". sampra.
- ^ "Thandiswa Mazwai article". Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ a b Albert Simiyu (2 October 2019). "Thandiswa Mazwai biography: age, daughter, baby, daddy, siblings, songs, albums, music group, events, and Instagram". briefly.co.za.
- ^ "SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC". www.music.org.za. Retrieved 17 July 2024.