Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande, professionally known as Mthunzi, is a talented South African singer-songwriter and music producer. He has made notable contributions to the Amapiano genre and is celebrated for his soulful music and captivating performances.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Njabulo Mthunzi Ndimande |
| Place of Birth | Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupations | Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer |
| Labels | EL World Music (signed in 2018) |
| Net Worth | $500,000 – 1 million |
Early Life and Education
Mthunzi was born and raised in Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal, in a family with a strong musical background. His father was a singer and guitarist, which sparked his interest in music from an early age.
He began recording his own music in 2008 and shared it on SoundCloud. To advance his music career, he moved to Johannesburg in February 2019 after receiving an invitation from Sun-El Musician to collaborate on various projects.
Career
Mthunzi’s career gained momentum with the release of his debut studio album Selimathunzi on January 24, 2020.
The album, produced by Sun-El Musician, Claudio × Kenza, and Mthunzi himself, features a mix of Afro-pop infused with elements of maskandi, house, and R&B. It received positive reviews and earned him a nomination for Best Afro Pop Album at the South African Music Awards.
In December 2021, he released the single “Baningi,” featuring Mlindo the Vocalist, which gained traction on local radio charts. He collaborated with Kabza De Small on the album Isimo, released on October 27, 2023.
Mthunzi received several nominations at the Metro FM Music Awards in 2024, winning accolades for Song of the Year and Best Amapiano.
His recent work includes “Kabza Chant” with Kabza De Small, which topped local streaming charts upon its release.
Personal Life
It was alleged that Mthunzi was married to Azana after a photo of them wearing wedding attire surfaced online. However, it was later discovered that the photoshoot was for PR purposes related to their track, ‘Sifanelene.’
Currently, Mthunzi is unmarried and has no children.
Net Worth
Currently, Mthunzi’s estimated net worth is around $500,000 to $1 million, a reflection of his successful musical career and other entrepreneural endeavours.
Discography
Mthunzi’s discography features:
- Studio Albums
- Selimathunzi (2020)
- Collaborative Albums
- Isimo (with Kabza De Small) (2023)
- Notable Singles
- “Baningi” (featuring Mlindo the Vocalist)
- “My My My”
- “Samatsheketshe” (with Trigmatic)
- “Sifanelene” (with Azana)
- “Imithandazo” (with Kabza De Small)
