Mafikizolo is undoubtedly one of South Africa's best export. The group, initially of three, now of two, popularized Afro Pop music, hitting the heights during the Kwaito Revolution. They have taken us to the dance for two decades and still going. They aren't about to stop anytime soon.
Theo Kgosinkwe was born in South Africa on 15 August 1973. As of 2022, he is 49 years old while Nhlanhla Nciza was born in South Africa on 15 March 1978. She’s 44 years old.
Mafikizolo duo Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe l Source: InstagramActually, there’s no real name for Mafikizolo. Mafikizolo is a South African music duo formed in 1997, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza.
The group was previously made up of three members. Unfortunately, one of the members, Tebogo Benedict Madingoane was shot and killed in 2004.
When asked how they planned to continue without Tebogo and whether their music would sound the same without him, Nhlanhla mentioned that, even though they individually contributed new components to their song, they would stick to the same formula as their previous best-selling albums.
Mafikizolo duo members l Source: InstagramShe was also cited as having said: “They say you must not fix something that is not broken, and we are not going to mess with our winning formula.”
The current group members Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza got to know each other long before the days of Mafikizolo when they were regular at a local talent show. In 1996 the group was signed by Kalawa Records.
Nhlanhla and Theo of Mafikizolo l Source: Instagram
Mafikizolo released their self-titled album with late member Tebogo Madingoane. They launched their debut album, Music Revolution, in 1999, followed by the ground-breaking Gate Crushers in 2000.
Gate Crushers featured their singles 'Looto' and 'Majika'. This tune cemented their Afro Pop style by presenting fans with something entirely fresh and intriguing.
Source: Instagram
Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music duo comprised of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead vocalist Nhlanhla Nciza, formed in 1996.
The band was founded and formed in Kagiso in the West Rand and is located in Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Theo Kgosinkwe l Source: Instagram
Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza established the group and the late Tebogo “Tebza” Madingoane was drafted by music master Oskido to join the group and bring it in line with the trend of the moment.
Prior to the days of Mafikizolo, Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza met at a local talent contest. The group began as a girl band, but none lasted, so Nciza persuaded Theo to join the group.
Nhlanhla Nciza l Source: Instagram
They sent their demo to Oskido of Kalawa Records (now Kalawa Jazmee Records) and Kalawa Records signed them in 1996.
The pair rose to prominence with the release of their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile" and "Udakwa Njalo".
Mafikizolo, the group's self-titled debut album, was released in 1997, followed by Music Revolution in 1999. The band's third album, Gate Crashers, was released in 2000 and became their best-selling album.
Mafikizolo l Source: InstagramThey are multiple times winners of the South African Music Award, including Best Pair or Group of the Year awards.
They have been nominated for international awards such as the BET Awards, All African Music Awards, and Black Canadian Awards.
In addition, Mafikizolo has won 14 South African Music Awards and two MTV Africa Music Awards, including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.
Mafikizolo's Theo dancing on stage l Source: InstagramKwaito also influenced their music, and they are credited with coining the term "Kwela" after their musical style.
It's been dubbed "kwaito-cum-marabi house music". Their music addresses societal themes such as women's and children's abuse, poverty, the value of education, and the consequences of casual sex.
Following a near-fatal car accident that sent Nhlanhla Nciza to the hospital, they released their highly praised album Sibongile in 2002, which included the smash track Ndihamba Nawe, which is still relevant years later.
Mafikizolo's Nhlanhla Nciza l Source: InstagramMafikizolo's tracks have all been instant smashes, capturing the attention of numerous music fans from all across Africa and the rest of the world.
They have been able to travel and perform in other countries. Some of their most popular songs include:
"Africa's Colours", "Khona", "Njalo Udakwa", "Going Nowhere", "Happiness", "Makhwapheni"
To date, the band has produced nine albums. They include
Mafikizolo, Music Revolution, Gate Crashers, Sibongile, Kwela, Van Toeka Af, Six Mabone, The Journey The Hits, and Reunited.
Nhlanhla Nciza l Source: Instagram
Their artwork and branding highlight everything spectacular and flamboyant about African traditions - they put on Namibian Herero headgear and South African pleated Tsonga skirts.
Theo Kgosinkwe l Source: InstagramMafikizolo is proudly African and uniquely placed to carry African music to the globe and unify the continent under their banner.
Theo Kgosinkwe and his wife and children l Source: InstagramVourné Williams, a well-known South African model, is Theo's gorgeous better half. The couple welcomed its first child in 2021, a baby girl named Alexis-Sky Oratilwe Kgosinkwe.
Theo has two more children, a boy and a girl, from his first marriage. He divorced his first wife of 15 years, Rose, after accusations of infidelity arose.
Nciza was married to TS Records executive and businessman Thembinkosi Nciza. Their union lasted for almost fifteen years and was blessed with four children: three sons and their lone daughter before they divorced.
Zinathi Nciza, the couple's daughter, was killed in a terrible car accident on 7 December 2009 that also killed Thembinkosi's mother.
Zinathi’s death was a devastating blow to her family, specifically her mother.
Mafikizolo has been one of South Africa's most popular musical duos for the past 20 years, attracting listeners worldwide.
Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe have made huge strides into the genre across the African continent and beyond, and they show no signs of slowing down.
They have acquired their money and wealth via their career in the music industry. They have sold over a million records over the previous two decades and have been nominated for BET (Black Entertainment Television) and AMA (American Music Honors) awards globally.
Mafikizolo's net worth is estimated to be $2 to $5 million or R34.3 million to R86 million.
Reunited was such a great success that they only issued a follow-up album four years later, in 2017, named 20, to commemorate their 20th anniversary in the music industry. Love Potion, Yemi Alade, and Ofana Nawe feature in 20.
Mafikizolo have managed to gather a few gold trophies during their careers
2018: South African Music Award for Best Engineered Album,
Best Afro-pop album and Best Duo or Group of the Year
2016: Nominated for MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Live Act
2014: South African Music Award for Best Selling Total Download, Khona and Best Selling Mobile Music Download, Album of the Year, Best Pop Album for Reunited, Best Selling Ring-Back-Tone, South African Music Award, Khona and Best Selling Full-Track Download, South African Music Award, Khona.
2014: Best Collaboration, Mafikizolo Ft May D (Happiness)
2014: Best Pop Album, Reunited.
2014: Duo or Group of the Year
2014: Album of the Year, Reunited.
2007: South African Music Award for Best DVD Compilation
2007: South African Music Award for Best Duo/Group of the Year
2004: South African Music Award for Best Group of the Year
2003: South African Music Award for Best Group of the Year
Mafikizolo's Instagram: mafikizolo_africa
Mafikizolo Twitter: @MafikizoloSA
Mafikizolo Facebook: Mafikizolo_Africa
Actually, there’s no real name for Mafikizolo. Mafikizolo is a South African music duo formed in 1997, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza.
The music duo was formed in 1996. As of 2022, Mafikizolo is 26 years old.
Mafikizolo is an Afro-pop music duo hailing from South Africa with several awards and received critical acclaim for its contribution to the music industry.
Mafikizolo is undoubtedly one of South Africa's best export. The group, initially of three, now of two, popularized Afro Pop music, hitting the heights during the Kwaito Revolution. They have taken us to the dance for two decades and still going. They aren't about to stop anytime soon.
Theo Kgosinkwe was born in South Africa on 15 August 1973. As of 2022, he is 49 years old while Nhlanhla Nciza was born in South Africa on 15 March 1978. She’s 44 years old.
Mafikizolo duo Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe l Source: InstagramActually, there’s no real name for Mafikizolo. Mafikizolo is a South African music duo formed in 1997, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza.
The group was previously made up of three members. Unfortunately, one of the members, Tebogo Benedict Madingoane was shot and killed in 2004.
When asked how they planned to continue without Tebogo and whether their music would sound the same without him, Nhlanhla mentioned that, even though they individually contributed new components to their song, they would stick to the same formula as their previous best-selling albums.
Mafikizolo duo members l Source: InstagramShe was also cited as having said: “They say you must not fix something that is not broken, and we are not going to mess with our winning formula.”
The current group members Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza got to know each other long before the days of Mafikizolo when they were regular at a local talent show. In 1996 the group was signed by Kalawa Records.
Nhlanhla and Theo of Mafikizolo l Source: Instagram
Mafikizolo released their self-titled album with late member Tebogo Madingoane. They launched their debut album, Music Revolution, in 1999, followed by the ground-breaking Gate Crushers in 2000.
Gate Crushers featured their singles 'Looto' and 'Majika'. This tune cemented their Afro Pop style by presenting fans with something entirely fresh and intriguing.
Source: Instagram
Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music duo comprised of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead vocalist Nhlanhla Nciza, formed in 1996.
The band was founded and formed in Kagiso in the West Rand and is located in Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.
Theo Kgosinkwe l Source: Instagram
Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza established the group and the late Tebogo “Tebza” Madingoane was drafted by music master Oskido to join the group and bring it in line with the trend of the moment.
Prior to the days of Mafikizolo, Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza met at a local talent contest. The group began as a girl band, but none lasted, so Nciza persuaded Theo to join the group.
Nhlanhla Nciza l Source: Instagram
They sent their demo to Oskido of Kalawa Records (now Kalawa Jazmee Records) and Kalawa Records signed them in 1996.
The pair rose to prominence with the release of their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile" and "Udakwa Njalo".
Mafikizolo, the group's self-titled debut album, was released in 1997, followed by Music Revolution in 1999. The band's third album, Gate Crashers, was released in 2000 and became their best-selling album.
Mafikizolo l Source: InstagramThey are multiple times winners of the South African Music Award, including Best Pair or Group of the Year awards.
They have been nominated for international awards such as the BET Awards, All African Music Awards, and Black Canadian Awards.
In addition, Mafikizolo has won 14 South African Music Awards and two MTV Africa Music Awards, including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.
Mafikizolo's Theo dancing on stage l Source: InstagramKwaito also influenced their music, and they are credited with coining the term "Kwela" after their musical style.
It's been dubbed "kwaito-cum-marabi house music". Their music addresses societal themes such as women's and children's abuse, poverty, the value of education, and the consequences of casual sex.
Following a near-fatal car accident that sent Nhlanhla Nciza to the hospital, they released their highly praised album Sibongile in 2002, which included the smash track Ndihamba Nawe, which is still relevant years later.
Mafikizolo's Nhlanhla Nciza l Source: InstagramMafikizolo's tracks have all been instant smashes, capturing the attention of numerous music fans from all across Africa and the rest of the world.
They have been able to travel and perform in other countries. Some of their most popular songs include:
"Africa's Colours", "Khona", "Njalo Udakwa", "Going Nowhere", "Happiness", "Makhwapheni"
To date, the band has produced nine albums. They include
Mafikizolo, Music Revolution, Gate Crashers, Sibongile, Kwela, Van Toeka Af, Six Mabone, The Journey The Hits, and Reunited.
Nhlanhla Nciza l Source: Instagram
Their artwork and branding highlight everything spectacular and flamboyant about African traditions - they put on Namibian Herero headgear and South African pleated Tsonga skirts.
Theo Kgosinkwe l Source: InstagramMafikizolo is proudly African and uniquely placed to carry African music to the globe and unify the continent under their banner.
Theo Kgosinkwe and his wife and children l Source: InstagramVourné Williams, a well-known South African model, is Theo's gorgeous better half. The couple welcomed its first child in 2021, a baby girl named Alexis-Sky Oratilwe Kgosinkwe.
Theo has two more children, a boy and a girl, from his first marriage. He divorced his first wife of 15 years, Rose, after accusations of infidelity arose.
Nciza was married to TS Records executive and businessman Thembinkosi Nciza. Their union lasted for almost fifteen years and was blessed with four children: three sons and their lone daughter before they divorced.
Zinathi Nciza, the couple's daughter, was killed in a terrible car accident on 7 December 2009 that also killed Thembinkosi's mother.
Zinathi’s death was a devastating blow to her family, specifically her mother.
Mafikizolo has been one of South Africa's most popular musical duos for the past 20 years, attracting listeners worldwide.
Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe have made huge strides into the genre across the African continent and beyond, and they show no signs of slowing down.
They have acquired their money and wealth via their career in the music industry. They have sold over a million records over the previous two decades and have been nominated for BET (Black Entertainment Television) and AMA (American Music Honors) awards globally.
Mafikizolo's net worth is estimated to be $2 to $5 million or R34.3 million to R86 million.
Reunited was such a great success that they only issued a follow-up album four years later, in 2017, named 20, to commemorate their 20th anniversary in the music industry. Love Potion, Yemi Alade, and Ofana Nawe feature in 20.
Mafikizolo have managed to gather a few gold trophies during their careers
2018: South African Music Award for Best Engineered Album,
Best Afro-pop album and Best Duo or Group of the Year
2016: Nominated for MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Live Act
2014: South African Music Award for Best Selling Total Download, Khona and Best Selling Mobile Music Download, Album of the Year, Best Pop Album for Reunited, Best Selling Ring-Back-Tone, South African Music Award, Khona and Best Selling Full-Track Download, South African Music Award, Khona.
2014: Best Collaboration, Mafikizolo Ft May D (Happiness)
2014: Best Pop Album, Reunited.
2014: Duo or Group of the Year
2014: Album of the Year, Reunited.
2007: South African Music Award for Best DVD Compilation
2007: South African Music Award for Best Duo/Group of the Year
2004: South African Music Award for Best Group of the Year
2003: South African Music Award for Best Group of the Year
Mafikizolo's Instagram: mafikizolo_africa
Mafikizolo Twitter: @MafikizoloSA
Mafikizolo Facebook: Mafikizolo_Africa
Actually, there’s no real name for Mafikizolo. Mafikizolo is a South African music duo formed in 1997, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Nciza.
The music duo was formed in 1996. As of 2022, Mafikizolo is 26 years old.
Mafikizolo is an Afro-pop music duo hailing from South Africa with several awards and received critical acclaim for its contribution to the music industry.
