Khuzani Mpungose is one of Mzanis biggest names in the Maskandi community and the country.
The musician has a massive following of loyal fans.
Briefly.co.za takes a look at the Nkandla mans rise to the big-time.
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Early life
Khuzani was born in Nkandla, north of KwaZulu-Natal on 3 December, 1989.
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His full name is Khuzani Nkosikhona Innocent Mpungose.
Khuzani is the second-born child of three and his parents are Muziwephahla Mpungose and Sizakele Mpungose.
Schooling
Khuzani started school in 1995 and attended Mvayiza Primary School in Mandaba village in Nkandla until 1998.
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He completed his matric at Sibhakabhaka in 2009.
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These influences resulted in the muso pursuing a career in the Maskandi genre.
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That album, callediSecret, went on to win in the South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMAs).
Albums
Striking while the iron was hot, Khuzani released his debut album titledBahluleke Bonke.
He dropped another a year later.
Khuzani helped Khulekani’s grandmother after the muso’s death. Image: @khuzani_mpungoseSource: Instagram
That album, calledAmampunge, created waves in the maskandi industry.
Today, Khuzani Mpungose is regarded as Inkosi kaMaskandi, the King of Maskandi, by many fans.
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Industry rivalry
Mthandeni Manqele - Igcokama Elisha is Khuzanis biggest rival in the industry.
iGcokama Elisha is one of the most popular South African musicians in the Maskandi music genre.
His real name is Mthandeni Sibusiso Manqele.
The feud between the artists has resulted in violent confrontations between fans.
Sithole-Moloi made a heartfelt plea after a closed meeting between Khuzani Indlamlenze Mpungose and Mthandeni iGcokama Elisha.
Their rivalry had become a source of violence outbreaks.
At the South African Music Awards that same year, Khuzani won Best Maskandi Album forKhuzani Inyoni yomthakathi.
He sadly passed away at the age of 27 after suffering bad health, according to a report byNews24.
However, his family was still left financially crippled after his untimely death.
Khuzani visited Khulekani’s gogo and gave her R10 000 to ease her burden this Christmas.
The older woman was very grateful and happy and admitted she had been going through a tough time.
The young man said there must be unity to help prevent artists from dying penniless.
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