One of the ways of understanding a nation and its culture is through music.

He started by attending piano lessons before he was later introduced to the classical genre.

It was while in high school that he discoveredJazz.

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This opened more doors for him where he started working with a local band known asDukes Combo.

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In 1981, Mkhize started his professional career with the bandSakhile, where they recordedSakhileandNew Life.

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Three years down the line, he joinedBayete, where he worked with them for ten years.

He worked withrenowned musicianssuch as Dorothy Masuku, Condry Ziqubu, Miriam Makeba, and Hugh Masekela.

After the tour, he returned home to produce theAncient Evenings, Sibongile Khumalo’s debut album.

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The company produces creative music pieces for variousadvertising agencies.

Also, he owns Mavovo Production Studios.

He does pre-production work for artists.

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Some renowned artists have sought his pre-production services, including Khaya Dlamini, Vusi Khumalo, and Sibongile Khumalo.

In 1999, he joinedPretoria Technikonto promote his interest in Jazz, Composition, and Arranging.

Details about his mother are not provided.

His innovative compositions and arrangements paint a fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds on a jazz canvas.

His vision is to give young and talented musicians a recording space through his independent label, Mavovo Music.

He was born on 3rd November 1983; therefore, Motlatsi Mafatshe age is 37 years.

He graduated from the University of Nairobi (2017) with a Bachelor’s in Information Technology.

In 2023, Bennett finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.

He has worked for Briefly.co.za for six years now.

He specializes in topics like technology, entertainment, travel, lifestyle and sports.

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