Thandiswa Mazwai first came onto the scene as the beautiful sultry voice from Bongo Maffin. Her phenomenal jazz feeling serenaded lovers and had everyone singing ‘Dai Ndiri Shiri’. Now as she evolved throughout her career, she has become the proverbial king in her own right. She is a unmovable force in tumultuous industry that blows most people every which way.

 

 
Thandiswa Mazwai

Nickname : King Tha

Date of birth : 31 March 1976

Occupation : Vocalist, Songwriter

Marital Status : In a long time relationship

Parents : Belede and Thami Mazwai

Children : Malika Mazwai

Siblings : Nomsa Mazwai, Ntsiki Mazwai

Net Worth : Approx $100 000

Background
Thandiswa was born in the Eastern Cape, the year of the Soweto Uprising. And she is a child of Soweto, Johannesburg. Her parents were journalists and anti-apartheid political activists. She grew up in a home filled with political discussion and books galore. Her and her sister have a very healthy rivalry At the age of 15 she lost her mother who now inspires her work greatly.

Educational Background
Thandiswa was a bright young student. She managed to land herself at Wits University despite her hard background. There she studied English and International Relations. This would later on influence how she carries herself in public spaces.

Who is Thandiswa Mazwai?

Thandiswa Mazwai is the vocalist for Bongo Maffin. She was also the vocalist for Jack-Knife before she joined Bongo Maffin. Some of her work include the well known track Lahl’umlenze and Thath’isgubhu.Who is Thandiswa Mazwai Married to?

Thandiswa Mazwai is not legally married. However she has been in a very happy relationship with her partner for many years.

Where was thandiswa mazwai born?

She was born in Eastern Cape on the 31st of March 1976. Thandiswa was born to Belede and Thami Mazwai.She started off in the band called Jack-Knife. They made hits like Fester and Chommie. These were club hits. They gained the members Kimon Webster, Themba Smuts and Thandiswa low key underground recognition. Thandiswa later on left Jack-Knife.

She went on the Road to Fame talent show where she was noticed by producer Don Laka. This was also the time when she joined Bongo Maffin. This band became the love child of phenomenal kwaito and authenticity meet a cool, jazzy feel. Her voice was the staple of the rebellion! She was the voice of the subconscious in the youths’ head with her thought-provoking lyrics. At the same time, she commanded their movements with dance floor favorites like Thath’isgubhu. Due to their unrivaled talent, Bongo Maffin won numerous awards. They also got to play with musical legends like Stevie Wonder and the great Marley Clan.