[1]Birth name(s) : Smangaliso Minenhle
Surname : Mhlungu
Date of birth : 28 January 1995
Nationality : South Africa
Province : KwaZulu-Natal, Nkandla
Smangaliso Minenhle Mhlungu (born April 7, 1995 ) is a South African Afro pop singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Nkandla,Ohlelo area, KwaZulu-Natal
| Smanga MM | |
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| Birth name | Smangaliso Minenhle Mhlungu |
| Also known as | Smanga MM |
| Born | 28 January 1995 (age 26) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Associated acts | Max Ellipsis |
Life and careerEdit
editEarly lifeEdit
editSmangaliso Minenhle Mhlungu was born and raised in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. He grew up listening to Maskandi, Afro Pop, Hip hop, Gospel and Isichathamiya music, influenced by Zulu Messengers, Mfez'emnyama, Khuzani, Sjava, Lindani Gumede, Kelly Khumalo, Emtee and Mnqobi Yazo.
career beginningsEdit
editSmanga spent several years as a Supermarket Merchandiser and quit in 2021 to pursue his career in music. In 2021, he started penning songs.
I and Afro Pop. fluenceEdit
editHe is influenced by Maskandi and Scathamiya.