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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.
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