Thandiswa Mazwai
Thandiswa Mazwai | |
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Thandiswa Mazwai Live at NPR tiny Desk. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thandiswa Nyameka Mazwai |
| Also known as | King Tha |
| Born | 31 March 1976 Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Gallo |
| Website | thandiswa |
Thandiswa Nyameka Mazwai (born 31 March 1976) is a South African musician, and was also the lead vocalist and songwriter of Bongo Maffin. She is also known as King Tha.
Her debut album Zabalaza (released in 2004), which attained double platinum status and got nominated for Planet Awards on BBC Radio 3. Also in 2004, she won Best Female Artist at the Metro FM Music Awards.
Her second album, Ibokwe, released in 2009, was certified gold status within a few weeks after its release.