Native name Mpatheni Khumalo Record label Gallo Record Company | Died 2001 | |
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Albums Khula tshitshi lami, Emakhumbini, Ngisebenzile Mama Similar Phuzekhemisi, Bhekumuzi Luthuli, Ichwane Lebhaca, Thokozani Langa, Umgqumeni | ||
Mfaz’ omnyama was a giant of Maskandi music, a noted guitar player and inventive lyricist.
Born Mpatheni Khumalo, in rural Nogoma, was a left-handed self-taught master of the string and stage, and released many top-selling albums in his time.
He is known for his hit singles such as "Khula Tshitshi Lami", Ngisenbenzile Mama and Ngiyashisa Bhe.
He was part of a music group called “Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba” consisting of Phuzekhemisi and Ihashi Elimhlophe and later pursued a solo career.
Mfaz'Omnyama died of pancreatic cancer at age 42 in 2001 and has become even more popular after his death. He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Songs
Ngisebenzile mamaNgisebenzile Mama · 2000
Khula Tshitshi LamKhula tshitshi lami · 1997
EbathenjiniKhula tshitshi lami · 1997