Izingane Zoma are a Maskandi group from Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa formed in 1993.[1] Their politically inspired songs have attracted wide discussion and chart success in their home country. This vocal trio has enjoyed a string of gold and platinum-level record sales in the South African market. The group were SATMA nominees in 2011, in the category of Best Video.[2]
Izingane Zoma | |
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| Origin | Johannesburg |
| Genres | Maskandi |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Thandoluni Phungula Bongekile Ngobese Tholakele Ngobese Busani Khuzwayo Shobeni khuzwayo |
All of the group's songs are composed by the Khuzwayo brothers - Shobeni and Busani. Shobeni is also the Producer of the group, while Busani regularly performs guitar.
The live band includes drums, bass guitar, guitar, concertina, plus of course the vocals and dancers.
Band members
editCurrent members
edit- Thandoluni Phungula - lead vocals
- Bongekile Ngobese passed away
- Tholakele Ngobese - vocals
- Busani - guitarist and backing
- Shobeni - producer and backing
Discography
editSingles
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SATMA | Best Video | Nominated | |
| 2020 | 26th SAMA | Best Maskandi Album | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Maskandi proponent falls silent - PressReader". 18 November 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2022 – via PressReader.
- ^ "South Africa Traditional Music Awards Nominees". Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "'Msholozi' trio fuels Zuma controversy - South Africa | IOL News". IOL.co.za. 16 February 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Africa | Soaring sales for pro-Zuma song". BBC News. 16 February 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Sitahbile, Mafu. "Bulawayo24 NEWS | Ndebeles under an apartheid system in Zimbabwe: Zulu singers". Bulawayo24.com. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ Ncube, Chris. "Anti-Mugabe production set to win". The Zimbabwean. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "DJs suspended over anti-Malema song". The South African. 18 November 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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