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Benny Mayengani
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171
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Bio
Benny Mayengani, born Bennet Skheto Baloyi, is a celebrated South African Xitsonga singer who gained fame with his 2011 debut album, "Tiba Ben." His 10th studio album, "Ni Happy," received critical acclaim in 2019, earning him a Limpopo Music Awards nomination. Benny recognized for collaborations with artists like Mr. Jambatani and Prince Ranghani, has also made his mark in politics as a PR councilor in Johannesburg. His artistic brilliance and contributions have solidified his prominence in both the music and political spheres of South Africa.
Discography
Albums17
Va Matiko
Va Matiko2023 • AlbumTracks: 10
Vana Va Nhova
Vana Va Nhova2023 • AlbumTracks: 14
Vamatiko - Page 13
Vamatiko - Page 132022 • AlbumTracks: 10
Jeso - Page 12
Jeso - Page 122022 • AlbumTracks: 11
Tiko Raka Hina - Page 11
Tiko Raka Hina - Page 112021 • AlbumTracks: 10
Malambani - Page 10
Malambani - Page 102020 • AlbumTracks: 12
Balobedu
Balobedu2019 • AlbumTracks: 10
Volume
Volume2019 • AlbumTracks: 11
Ni Happy
Ni Happy2019 • AlbumTracks: 15
President Mayengani
President Mayengani2018 • AlbumTracks: 12
Tintoma
Tintoma2018 • AlbumTracks: 11
Vitanani Fire Brigade
Vitanani Fire Brigade2016 • AlbumTracks: 13
Nkondo Wa Tuva - Page 5
Nkondo Wa Tuva - Page 52015 • AlbumTracks: 13
December Revolution
December Revolution2014 • AlbumTracks: 12
Vayuda
Vayuda2014 • AlbumTracks: 13
Ntombi Yaku Xonga
Ntombi Yaku Xonga2013 • AlbumTracks: 11
Tiba Ten
Tiba Ten2011 • AlbumTracks: 12
Singles3
N’wa Swigalani - Deluxe [Page 13]
N’wa Swigalani - Deluxe [Page 13]2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Mali
Mali2019 • SingleTracks: 3
Aha Ha Vuyi
Aha Ha Vuyi2017 • SingleTracks: 1
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