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Participations

142
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2
Composer
100
Songwriter
3
Producer
6
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Bio
Mduduzi Tshabalala, better known as Mandoza, was a popular South African singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of kwaito and traditional South African music. He was famous for his stirring performances and hit albums like "Nkalakatha" and "Sgelekeqe," which won awards, including the South African Music Award for Best Kwaito Album. He passed away in 2016 due to cancer but remains remembered as an influential kwaito artist in the South African music scene.
Discography
Albums10
Tsotsi Classics
Tsotsi Classics2023 • AlbumTracks: 6
Mandoza 20
Mandoza 202021 • AlbumTracks: 25
Sgantsontso
Sgantsontso2015 • AlbumTracks: 17
So Fresh
So Fresh2011 • albumTracks: 13
Mandoza
Mandoza2009 • albumTracks: 15
Ingwenya
Ingwenya2008 • albumTracks: 13
Champion
Champion2007 • AlbumTracks: 13
Phunyuka Bampethe
Phunyuka Bampethe2006 • AlbumTracks: 14
Tornado
Tornado2002 • AlbumTracks: 13
Godoba
Godoba2001 • AlbumTracks: 10
Singles3
Pretend I'm Back
Pretend I'm Back2020 • singleTracks: 1
Back For More
Back For More2017 • singleTracks: 2
Its So Clear
Its So Clear2017 • singleTracks: 1
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