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uGatsheni

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Mlungisi Khuzani Ndlovu (born 14 April 1990), professionally known as uGatsheni is a South African singer. Born and raised in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal. His musical career began in 2012 at the age of 22.

His studio album Inhlupheko (2021), became commercial successful and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[1]

Career

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Mlungisi Khuzani Ndlovu born 1990 in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal.[2] His professional musical career began at the age of 22, in 2012.

His studio album Inhlupheko was released on January 28, 2022. The album reached Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa selling over 20,000 copies.[3]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Isigqila Sengoma (2018)
  • Umakhal' esondela (2019)
  • Yimi Inkosi (2020)
  • Inhlupheko (2021)
  • Isiqenqe (2022)
  • Uyihlo Nonyoko (2023)

Awards and nominations

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South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Uyihlo noNyoko Male Artist of the Year Won [4]
Best Maskandi Album Won

South African Traditional Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Emendweni" Song of the Year Won [5][6]
Himself Best Maskandi Artist Nominated
2024 Best Maskandi (T&D) Artist/Group Pending [7]
"Inhlupheko" Most Voted Song of the Year Pending

References

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  1. ^ Langa, Phumlani (30 January 2024). "Gatsheni demonstrates the grace of a legend still at the peak of their game". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  2. ^ "Mlungisi Khuzani Ndlovu: uGatsheni, The Maskandi Maestro from Phongola | MACBURNERSA DIGITALMacburnersa digital". MACBURNERSA. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  3. ^ Langa, Jabulani (2023-10-24). "Maskandi star dominates the charts". DailySUN. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  4. ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (2024-09-26). "Tyla tops SAMA30 nominations: Grammy winner leads with 5 nods, awards set for 2 November". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  5. ^ Medupe, Kgomotso (2022-10-08). "Gatsheni excited over big win!". DailySUN.
  6. ^ "Winners | satmaawards.co.za". Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  7. ^ "SATMA Awards nominees revealed". Limpopo Chronicles. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-09-13.