Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande (born December 6, 1992) mononymously known as Mthunzi, is a South African singer-songwriter and producer. His debut studio album Selimathunzi was released in 2020.
Early life Mthunzi was born and raised in Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal. His father was a singer and guitarist. He developed musical interest at an early age and began recording in 2008 posting his work on SoundCloud. In February 2019, he relocated to Johannesburg, after he was invited by Sun-El Musician to work on music.
Career His debut studio album Selimathunzi was released on 24 January 2020. Produced by Sun-El Musician, Claudio × Kenza and Mthunzi himself resulted to a afro-pop record with elements of maskandi, house, and R&B. It was supported by three singles; "Vuka", "Ngibambe La", "Selimathunzi". It earned him his first nomination for Best Afro Pop Album at the 26th ceremony of South African Music Awards. "Baningi" featuring Mlindo the Vocalist was released on 3 December 2021. The song entered Top 50 at number 41 on Local Music Radio Charts.
His collaborative album with Kabza de Small, Isimo, was released on 27 October 2023. At the 18th ceremony of Metro FM Music Awards received the most nominations and won Song of the Year, Best Produced Album, Best Amapiano. In July 2024, he appeared on a collaboration "Kabza Chant" by Kabza de Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xress. The song debuted No. 1 on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 by The Official South African Charts.
Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Baningi" (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist) 2021 — "My My My"2022 — "Samatsheketshe" (Trigmatic, Mthunzi) — "Estikini" (Group Chat, Mthunzi) 2023 — "Sifanelene" (Azana, Mthunzi) — Igagu "Oops! (My Darling)" (Group Chat, Mthunzi) — "I Need You" (Bantu, Mr Miyagi, Mthunzi featuring Sfundo) — "eWallet" (Murumba Pitch, Mthunzi, Omit ST, Buhle Sax) 2024— Isidalo "Ingalo" (Frigid Armadillo, Atmos Blaq, Mthunzi) — "Mhlekazi" (TCT, Mthunzi, Mthandazo Gatya) —Factory Vault"Lunganele" (Mac G, EmjayKeyz, Mthunzi, Redash) — "Mfana" (Bhubesi, Mthunzi) — "Upepe" (Claudio Wade, Mthunzi) — "Buya" (Shakes & Les, Mthunzi) — "Impi" (Murumba Pitch, Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Phila Dlozi) —Impi "Inkinga" (Frank Mabeat, Mthunzi) 2026 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA "Sphesihle" (Thabsie featuring Mthunzi) 2019— "Bazokhuluma" (Kelly Khumalo featuring Zakwe and Mthunzi) 2022—From a God to a King "eGoli" (Jessica LM featuring Mthunzi and DJ Khyber) 2023— "Kabza Chant" (Kabza De Small featuring Mthunzi, Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch, Mashudu, Anzo, Nokwazi and T-Man Xpress) 2024 1 "EBALENI" (James Hadi featuring Mthunzi) — "Diwa Kae" (De Mthuda featuring Kabza De Small, Young Stunna, Mkeyz, Mckenzie, Mthunzi) — "Ngeke" (Yumbs, Zwayetoven, Mawhoo featuring Mthunzi) — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Other charted and certified songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA"Imithandazo" (Kabza De Small, Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & Umthakathi Kush) 20231 Isimo "Amazwe" (Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo) 7 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Songwriting and production credits Year Title Artist Album Writer or co-writer Producer or co-producer 2020 "Emadleleni" S-Tone, Mthunzi, Sino Msolo Mbabane "Ngiyahamba"SimmyTugela Fairy Made of Stars
Discography Studio albums Selimathunzi (2020)
Collaborative albums Isimo (with Kabza De Small) (2023)
Guest appearances TitleYearOther artist(s)Album"Mamela" 2019Sino MsoloMamela"Ngiyahamba" 2020Simmy Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)"Goduka" Sun-El Musician, Ami Faku To the World & Beyond"Amasosha"Sun-EL Musician, Sino Msolo"Give Me Light" S-ToneMbabane"Vroom Vroom" "Amaphara" Claudio × Kenza, Sino Msolo Circles of Life "Kumnyama" 2021Zakes Bantwini Ghetto King "K' Shubile"2022DJ, Vitoto Dee CeeAfro Nation "Ithemba Lami" DJ Bongz, Bongo, Zaba, SfundoRoad Trip"Phambili" 2023Claudio WadeWinds & Waves"Moja"DarqueMore Life "Umdali" 2024Kelvin Momo, Phila Dlozi, Sykes Sewe "Nawe Dali"Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter, JL SAMakhelwane "Love or Hate" Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo Finally Famous Too "Ubuhle" Mpho.Wav Book of Wav "Umlayezo" 2026Sun-EL Musician, Ami FakuUnder The Sun "Thatha Inhliziyo"Mpho.WavInto The Deep "Ngikhumbule" Frigid Armadillo, Bongi SilindaThe Light
Awards and nominations Metro FM Music Awards
! |- |rowspan=4|2024 |rowspan=3 div style="text-align: center";>| "Imithandazo" | Song of the Year | |rowspan=5| |- | Best Collaboration
| Best Amapiano
|div style="text-align: center";>|Isimo |Best Produced Album
South African Music Awards
! |- |2020 |div style="text-align: center";>|Selimathunzi |Best Afro Pop Album
|rowspan=5|2024 |rowspan=2|"Imithandazo" | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year
|Best Collaboration | |rowspan=4| |- |rowspan=3|Isimo |Motsweding FM Best Amapiano Album
|Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year
|SAMPRA Album of the Year
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