Mthwakazi Maskandi's biggest winner - Bulawayo24 News
21 Dec 2016 at 21:21hrs | Views
TEMBISA - Mthwakazi Maskandi queen Igqishamnkantsha had a fabulous year with her debut album 'Mina nawe' as she went on to win a record and historic treble of awards here in South Africa.
Posslete Ncube Khumalo popularly known as Igqishamnkantsha on music circles is a half Zimbabwean – half South African artists who has defied odds with her first album in this tough music industry.
Under MMMP music productions and promotions, 'Mina nawe' a 12 track album made headlines throughout the year winning award after award on different occasions. She had Maskandi wizards in her album as the bass guitar was played by Saveya Zulu and the lead guitar by Inhlalabeyinuka.
Her first award was from Stayela Awards in Newcastle (KZN) where supporters were voting on the stage. Three awards were on offer and our pride brought home the second one.
Then along came the KZN Capital Maskandi Awards 2016 in Pietermaritzburg. On the Best Maskandi Newcomer category, Igqisha came first after fans voted for her through smses.
Her third award was won in KZN again Umgeni Music Awards. She was nominated alongside 7 artists on the Best Song of the year category. Against all odds her smash hit Amanzamnyama proved to be too good as she swept home her record breaking and historic third award.
This surely must be a break-through to other Mthwakazi artists as well. This is a confidence and moral boaster as it shows that Mthwakazi artists can now go toe to toe with their KZN counterparts and come top.
Igqisha expressed appreciation and gratitude towards all who contributed to her success.
"I would like to thank a lot to Mthaniya and Mthwakazi as a whole for the support you gave me in buying my music and voting for me, I love you all. Thetha Fm, Newcastle Community Radio, Nguna FM and UKhozi FM (Sibhukuda kwesimanzonzo): a million thanks for pushing and playing my music. Ngithi njeee ayobanessssssss Igqishamnkantsha liyanithanda nooooonke," she said.
"Ngibonge kumama umaButhelezi owuyena ophethe impilo yam owaziyo ukuthi ngilele kuphi othi noma kumnyama athi umntanami engabe ukuphi makunje udleni ngiyabonga Shenge angilutho ngaphandle kwakho uyikho konke empilweni yami.
"Gobamashinga my producer ngidlulisa ukubonga kuwe ngokungithatha ungifake eMMMP, namhlanje ngigiya ngengoma kujabule abalandeli kungenxayakho kaMkhethwa. UJehovah angigcinele wena likhulu iqhaza olibambile emculweni weGqisha ngingathi nje 'King of Producers.' Ibambe kanjalo ngithanda indlela ongifundisa ngayo ukuthi ngihloniphe kanjani abalandeli kanye nozakwethu," she added.
Igqisha sang the vocals in all her tracks except track 9 where she sang alongside Inhlalabeyinuka. She has also sung in Ontangayethu alongside Celani Ngidi and Bukwayinja Ndlovu. She also sung in EzeNkeshemba's album. Igqisha grew up and still likes greats like: Amatshitshi Amhlophe, Imthente, Buselaphi and Izingane Zoma.
For more info; bookings, merchandise and upcoming projects, she can be contacted on:
+27 83 953 0887, +27 71 278 6031 and +27 63 833 1339
More on: #Mthwakazi, #Maskandi, #Music
12 hrs ago | 5822 Views
20 hrs ago | 4602 Views
20 hrs ago | 8400 Views
21 hrs ago | 7770 Views