Mfaz'Omnyama
Mfaz’ omnyama (born 1959-2001) was a South African performer of Maskandi music, a noted guitar player and inventive lyricist.[1]
Mfaz’ Omnyama | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mpatheni khumalo |
| Born | 1959 Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Origin | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Died | St Benedict Hospital |
| Genres | maskandi |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instruments | guitar |
| Labels | Gallo Record Company |
| Associated acts | Ihashe Elimhlophe Phuzekemisi |
He is known for his hit singles such as Khula Tshitshi Lami, Ngisebenzile Mama and Ngiyashisa Bhe.
Early life & Music Career
Mpatheni was born , in rural Nongoma,KwaZulu-Natal was a left-handed self-taught master of the string and stage, and released many top-selling albums in his time.[2]
Khumalo was discovered by former Ukhozi FM presenter and host Bodloza Nzimande while working in a mine in North West province which was populated by unskilled labours from Eastern Cape specifically from Pondoland.
He was the solo musician and later became the part of a music group called “Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba” consisting of Phuzekhemisi and Ihhashi Elimhlophe . Busi Mhlongo did several cover versions of his songs in his memory.
death
Mpatheni Khumalo died at the age of 42 in 2001, at St Benedict Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal after struggling from pancreatic cancer. [3] He left eight children and his wife[3]
discography
studio albums
- Emazweni Baba (1995)
- Amagugu (1996)
- Khula Tshitshi Lami (1997)
- Ngiyashisa Bhe!! (1999)
- Ngisebenzile Mama (2000)
- Ngihlanze Ngedela (2001)
International Performances
References
- "Mfaz'Omnyama Biography, Albums, Songs - The Best Maskandi artist Ever". maskandi.co.za. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- Mojapelo, Max (2008). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories of South African Music. ISBN 9781920299286.
- Themba wa Sepotokele (20 March 2001). "Maskandi muso Mfaz'Omnyama dies of cancer". iol.co.za.
