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Mduduzi Memela, known professionally as Mdoovar, is a Soweto-born South African DJ and producer celebrated for his refined Amapiano sound. Influenced by his late grandfather and early exposure to soul, jazz, and maskandi, he began DJing in 2007 while later earning a diploma in software development and working in IT before committing fully to music.
He broke into the mainstream in 2022 with uMlando, alongside 9umba and Toss, a platinum-certified hit propelled by a viral TikTok dance trend that earned a South African Music Award for TikTok Viral Song of the Year.
Mdoovar’s “house disciple” style blends soulful textures with Amapiano’s signature log drum. His catalog includes Ntwana Ka God (2020), Isithembiso (2023), and singles like Gorgeous and iLyf. He frequently collaborates with Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, and Lady Du under the Sowetocool label.
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