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Mshoza

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Bio

Nomasonto Maswanganyi, popularly known as Mama Mngoma and Mshoza, was a South African Kwaito and House musician. She was born in KwaMhlanga and grew up in Mpumalanga. She was best known for her hits "Kortes" and "Kwaito Flava". Mama Mngoma was regarded as one of the most influential female kwaito artists in South Africa. She passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of great music and humanitarian efforts.

Discography

Albums³

Umshoza Yi Bhoza2023 • AlbumTracks: 9

Bhoza2015 • albumTracks: 10

Bulldawgs First Lady2014 • albumTracks: 10

Singles²

Not Ngo Songo2019 • singleTracks: 1

Dankie Mabhebeza2017 • singleTracks: 1

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