Mafikizolo

Mafikizolo
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
Years active1997-present
LabelsUniversal Music Group
Kalawa Jazmee Records
Members
  • Theo Kgosinkwe
  • Nhlanhla Mafu
Past members
  • Tebogo Benedict Madingoane
WebsiteOfficial website

Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music group formed in 1996, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu and Composer Tebogo Madingoane, who was shot and killed 14 February 2004. The group rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "Udakwa Njalo" . The group released their self-titled album Mafikizolo in 1997 and Music Revolution in 1999.

In 2000, the band released their third album Gate Crashers, which became their best-selling album.

Mafikizolo has won 14 South African Music Award, 2 MTV Africa Music Awards including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.

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