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MaWhoo

Thandeka Ngema (born 16 December 1994), professionally known as MaWhoo, is a South African singer-songwriter, and model.[1][2][3] She got wide recognition after releasing her debut single "Umshado" featuring Heavy-K.

MaWhoo
Born
Thandeka Ngema

(1994-12-16) 16 December 1994 (age 29)
Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materUniversity of South Africa (UNISA)

Ngema has also appeared in several music videos, including acting in cameo roles. She has also modeled for different brands in and outside of South Africa. She has also worked for Tribe Afrique, House of Supreme, and Convoy Clothing South Africa. She has collaborated with with the likes of DJ Maphorisa, Master KG, Tsisto, Kabza De Small and Vigro Deep.[4][5][6]

Apart from her home country, Ngema has performed in different African countries such as Botswana, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.[7][8]

Background

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Early life

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Ngema was born on 16 December 1994 in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She started her music career at a young age. When she was eleven years old, she took her recorded song to a local radio station for air play, but was refused for being too young.[9][10]

Stage names

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In an interview, Ngema shared that her stage name means "magical" in Japanese language. She reasoned that the name came up with Okmalumkoolcat..[11][12]

Education

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Ngema has a degree obtained from the University of South Africa (UNISA).[13]

Controversy

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In 2024 during a live interview with L-Tido, Ngema revealed that she had multiple men on her social media account that contact her, including rapper Lil Wayne, Jay Z and Rick Ross.[14] Her fans insisted her to prove if this was even true, to which Ngema shared a screenshot of a chat with Lil Wayne.[15][16]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • What a Time to Be Alive (2022)
  • The Chosen (2023)
  • The Sound of Magic (2024)

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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"Umshado" (featuring Heavy-K) 2019 — Non-album single
"Ngiyamthanda" (MaWhoo, Master KG featuring Lowsheen) 2021 — Non-album single
"Inkanyezi" (MaWhoo, Master KG featuring Lowsheen) — Non-album single
"Ngithakazele" (MaWhoo, DJ Fanzy featuring Andry K) 2022 — Non-album single
"Ngithakazele" — Non-album single
"10k Ye McDonald's" (MaWhoo featuring Mdoovar, 9umba) — Non-album single
"Thokoza" (Sam Deep, MaWhoo) — RiSA: 2× Platinum [17] Ace of Spades
"Umlilo" (DJ Ngwazi, Pouler D’musiq, MaWhoo) 2023 —
"Nduma Ndumane" (MaWhoo, Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa featuring Da Muziqal Chef) — Non-album single
"Bayangzonda" (Mac Lopez, MaWhoo) — Non-album single
"NgizoWela" (Slade, MaWhoo, Tycoon featuring Marcus MC, Stacy) — Non-album single
"Ngifunani" (Femi Large, MaWhoo) — Non-album single
"Imizi Yobaba" (Soulfreakah, MaWhoo) 2024 — Non-album single
"Uthukela" (MaWhoo featuring Harry Cane, Eemoh) — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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"Moya Wami" (Oscar Mbo featuring MaWhoo) 2020 — Gold For the Groovists
"Bambelela" (Caltonic SA featuring Sje Konka, MaWhoo, Thabz Le Madonga) — Non-album single
"Uqobo Lwami" (DJ Fanzy featuring MaWhoo) 2021 — Non-album single
"Indoda Nge Card" (DJ Moscow, Deepsen, Eddie The Vocalist feat. DJ Moscow, MaWhoo) 2022 — Non-album single
"Khumbul' Ekhaya" (Knowley-D featuring Busta 929, MaWhoo) — Non-album single
"Dali Wam" (Pabi Cooper, Yumbs featuring MaWhoo, Nkosazana Daughter) 2023 — Non-album single
"Isthutha" (Inkinga Abangan Bam)" (Sam Deep, De Mthuda featuring Mawhoo, Mkeyz) — Non-album single
"Ungiphethe Kahle" (Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa featuring Nokwazi, MaWhoo, Mashudu & LeeArt) — Non-album single
"Noma Kanjani" (Sino Msolo featuring Kabza De Small, MaWhoo, Azana) — Non-album single
"Uthando" (The Groovist featuring MaWhoo) — Non-album single
"Zibonakalise" (HKs featuring MaWhoo) — Non-album single
"Wena My Dali" (Focalistic featuring Ch'cco, MaWhoo, EeQue, Thama Tee) — Non-album single
"Impilo" (Marlode & Owams featuring 2woBunnies, MaWhoo, Leandra.Vert, Toby Franco, Gilano, Sponge 101) — Non-album single
"Kutsa" (DJ Sliqe featuring Yanga Chief, MaWhoo, 2woshort, Makwa) — Non-album single
"Ungithandile" (Baby Momo featuring MaWhoo, Ceenday, Jay Sax, Shino Kikai, DJ 2K) 2024 — Non-album single
"Ngifa Nawe" (MFR Souls, Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo, Bassie, T-Man SA, Shane907) — Non-album single
"Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo) — Impilo
"Ematshwaleni" (Kususa, Anatti featuring MaWhoo, Noxolo Ngema, King Deetoy) — Non-album single
"Injabulo" (Lily Faith featuring Theo Kgosinkwe, X-Wise, Oskido, MaWhoo) — Non-album single
"Gucci" (Mthandeni SK, featuring MaWhoo) 1[18] Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted and certified songs

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List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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"Kulula" (Mawhoo, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small) 2022 — Gold[19] What a Time to Be Alive
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.


Personal life

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There were reports that Ngema is dating Hlubi Nkosi.[20][21] The couple had been reported exchanging gifts.[22][23]

References

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  1. ^ "MaWhoo's 'Kulula' Surpasses 1 Million Streams". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ Miller, Sergio (2024-03-08). "Mawhoo's shocking revelation! American A-listers who slid into her DMs". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ Masuku, Brooklyn (2023-09-05). "MaWhoo Drops New Single, 'Ingonyama'". Gagasi World. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  4. ^ "Watch MaWhoo's Live Acoustic Session". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ "Focalistic joins forces with Ch'cco, Mawhoo, EeQue, and Thama Tee for 'Wena My Dali': Watch". GRUNGECAKE™. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  6. ^ "Pabi Cooper And Yumbs Drop 'Dali Wam' Featuring Nkosazana Daughter & MaWhoo". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  7. ^ "The Chronicle - Breaking news".
  8. ^ Moroeng, Moroba (2024-01-10). ""We are in": Kabza De Small shares first guest for one-man show". Briefly. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  9. ^ thesaga.co.za https://thesaga.co.za/mawhoo-biography/. Retrieved 2024-03-17. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ TLHOAELE, KGALALELO. "Mawhoo - I was so heartbroken". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  11. ^ Gcaba, Jessica (2024-01-09). ""It means magical": How Okmalumkoolkat gave Mawhoo her stage name". Briefly. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  12. ^ Mukotekwa, Leeroy (2024-01-10). "WATCH - Mawhoo's stage name meaning, relationship with Okmalumkoolkat revealed". The South African. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  13. ^ Kings (2023-01-10). "Mawhoo (Nontobeko Thandeka Ngema) Biography, Early Life, Age, Career, Songs, Net Worth". KingMinds. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  14. ^ "WATCH: MaWhoo visits 'L-Tido' podcast, claims Lil Wayne and Rick Ross DM'd her".
  15. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2024-03-08). "Mawhoo makes startling revelation about admirers in her DMs". Sunday World. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  16. ^ Akpobome, Deborah (2024-03-08). "Jay-Z, Lil Wayne are in my DM - South African singer, Mawhoo (Video)". CorrectNG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  17. ^ "Certifications 2024". The Recording Industry of South Africa. 2024-10-27.
  18. ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  19. ^ Moloi, Atlehang (2023-05-18). "MaWhoo's 'Kulula' Reaches Gold Status". Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  20. ^ https://www.timeslive.co.za/authors/nick-said. "'The women he loved were me and Londie London' — Mawhoo on her relationship with Hlubi Nkosi". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2024-03-17. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  21. ^ Mukotekwa, Leeroy (2023-08-14). "Trouble in paradise already? Hlubi Nkosi and Mawhoo spark breakup rumours". The South African. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  22. ^ Ngcobo, Nokuthula (2023-10-29). "'SIU doing press-ups': Hlubi Nkosi buys Bentley for himself, 'Mercedes for Mawhoo'". The South African. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  23. ^ Mukotekwa, Leeroy (2023-12-30). "WATCH - Mawhoo's Ngilimele live performance trends". The South African. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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