# 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 R&B. 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.
"Baningi" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist was released on 3 December 2021. The song entered Top 50 at number 41 on Local Music Radio Charts.
His collaborative album with Kabza de Small, Isimo, 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 2024, 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.

## Singles
### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | ZA | Certifications | Album |
| "Baningi" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist) | 2021 | — | | Non-album single |
| "My My My" | 2022 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Samatsheketshe" (Trigmatic, Mthunzi) | 2022 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Estikini" (Group Chat, Mthunzi) | 2023 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Sifanelene" (Azana, Mthunzi) | 2023 | — | | Igagu |
| "Oops! (My Darling)" (Group Chat, Mthunzi) | 2023 | — | | Non-album single |
| "I Need You" (Bantu, Mr Miyagi, Mthunzi featuring Sfundo) | 2023 | — | | Non-album single |
| "eWallet" (Murumba Pitch, Mthunzi, Omit ST, Buhle Sax) | 2024 | — | | Isidalo |
| "Ingalo" (Frigid Armadillo, Atmos Blaq, Mthunzi) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Mhlekazi" (TCT, Mthunzi, Mthandazo Gatya) | 2024 | — | | Factory Vault |
| "Lunganele" (Mac G, EmjayKeyz, Mthunzi, Redash) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Mfana" (Bhubesi, Mthunzi) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Upepe" (Claudio Wade, Mthunzi) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Buya" (Shakes & Les, Mthunzi) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Impi" (Murumba Pitch, Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Phila Dlozi) | 2024 | — | | Impi |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |||||

### As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | ZA | Certifications | Album |
| "Sphesihle" (Thabsie featuring Mthunzi) | 2019 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Bazokhuluma" (Kelly Khumalo featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi) | 2022 | — | | From a God to a King |
| "eGoli" (Jessica LM featuring Mthunzi and DJ Khyber) | 2023 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Kabza Chant" (Kabza De Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xpress) | 2024 | 1 | | Non-album single |
| "EBALENI" (James Hadi featuring Mthunzi) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Diwa Kae" (De Mthuda featuring Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, Mkeyz, Mckenzie, Mthunzi) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "Ngeke" (Yumbs, Zwayetoven, Mawhoo featuring Mthunzi) | 2024 | — | | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |||||

## Other charted and certified songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | ZA | Certifications | Album |
| "Imithandazo" (Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush) | 2023 | 1 | | Isimo |
| "Amazwe" (Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo) | 2023 | 7 | | Isimo |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |||||

## Songwriting and production credits

| Year | Title | Artist | Album | Writer or co-writer | Producer or co-producer |
| 2020 | "Emadleleni" | S-Tone, Mthunzi, Sino Msolo | Mbabane | | Y |
| 2020 | "Ngiyahamba" | Simmy | Tugela Fairy Made of Stars | Y | |

## Discography
### Studio albums

* Selimathunzi (2020)

### Collaborative albums

* Isimo (with Kabza De Small) (2023)

### Guest appearances

| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
| "Mamela" | 2019 | Sino Msolo | Mamela |
| "Ngiyahamba" | 2020 | Simmy | Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) |
| "Goduka" | 2020 | Sun-El Musician, Ami Faku | To the World & Beyond |
| "Amasosha" | 2020 | Sun-EL Musician, Sino Msolo | To the World & Beyond |
| "Give Me Light" | 2020 | S-Tone | Mbabane |
| "Vroom Vroom" | 2020 | S-Tone | Mbabane |
| "Amaphara" | 2020 | Claudio × Kenza, Sino Msolo | Circles of Life |
| "Kumnyama" | 2021 | Zakes Bantwini | Ghetto King |
| "K' Shubile" | 2022 | DJ, Vitoto Dee Cee | Afro Nation |
| "Ithemba Lami" | 2022 | DJ Bongz, Bongo, Zaba, Sfundo | Road Trip |
| "Phambili" | 2023 | Claudio Wade | Winds & Waves |
| "Moja" | 2023 | Darque | More Life |
| "Umdali" | 2024 | Kelvin Momo, Phila Dlozi, Sykes | Sewe |
| "Nawe Dali" | 2024 | Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter, JL SA | Makhelwane |
| "Love or Hate" | 2024 | Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo | Finally Famous Too |
| "Ubuhle" | 2024 | Mpho.Wav | Book of Wav |

## Achievements
### Metro FM Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2024 | "Imithandazo" | Song of the Year | Won |
| 2024 | "Imithandazo" | Best Collaboration | Won |
| 2024 | "Imithandazo" | Best Amapiano | Won |
| 2024 | Isimo | Best Produced Album | Won |

### South African Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2020 | Selimathunzi | Best Afro Pop Album | Nominated |
| 2024 | "Imithandazo" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 2024 | "Imithandazo" | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
| 2024 | Isimo | Motsweding FM Best Amapiano Album | Won |
| 2024 | Isimo | Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year | Won |
| 2024 | Isimo | SAMPRA Album of the Year | Won |