Mafikizolo
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Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music group formed in 1996,[1] consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu and Composer Tebogo Madingoane, who was shot and killed 14 February 2004.[2][3] The group rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "Udakwa Njalo" . The group released their self-titled album Mafikizolo in 1997 and Music Revolution in 1999.
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Origin | South Africa |
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Years active | 1997-present |
Labels | Universal Music Group Kalawa Jazmee Records |
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Website | Official website |
In 2000, the band released their third album Gate Crashers, which became their best-selling album.
Mafikizolo has won 14 South African Music Award, 2 MTV Africa Music Awards including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.[4][5][6]