Mapaputsi

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Sandile Ebby Ngwenya (known professionally as Mapaputsi; 12 February 1976 – 5 September 2024) was a South African kwaito artist. He gained national prominence with his hit single 2001 debut "Izinja", which earned him Best Kwaito Artist and Best Kwaito Song at the 2002 Metro FM Awards, along with Best Music Video at the 2003 South African Music Awards. "Izinja" sold 150,000 copies triple platinum and Mapaputsi continued his success on the radio charts with numerous hit singles, including "My Love", "Kleva", "Manga Manga Business", "Woza Friday" and "Grova Mo".

Sandile Ebby Ngwenya (known professionally as Mapaputsi; 12 February 1976 – 5 September 2024) was a South African kwaito artist. He gained national prominence with his hit single 2001 debut "Izinja", which earned him Best Kwaito Artist and Best Kwaito Song at the 2002 Metro FM Awards, along with Best Music Video at the 2003 South African Music Awards. "Izinja" sold 150,000 copies triple platinum and Mapaputsi continued his success on the radio charts with numerous hit singles, including "My Love", "Kleva", "Manga Manga Business", "Woza Friday" and "Grova Mo". ==References== ==Further reading== Ndabeni, Esinako; Mthembu, Sihle (2018). Born to Kwaito: Reflections on the Kwaito Generation. Johannesburg: BlackBird Books.

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