Mr Music is a South African musician who came into the limelight after becoming Idols SA’s 2nd runner-up in 2020. Since then, he has been winning big and has been releasing music. He joins a list of Idols SA contestants who have pursued a professional musical career after contesting in South Africa’s biggest musical competition.
Mr Music’s Real Name
Born-Lungisani Mthethwa, Mr Music was born in KwaMbonambi, Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Reports have it that he was born in 2000. As of 2022, he is 22 years old. Of interest is that he was one of the youngest finalists in the history of the signing competition.
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Mr Music: Image source @ Instagram
Girlfriend and Failed Relationships
In the wake of his newfound fame, he managed to keep his private life under wraps. Little is known about his relationships since he has managed to keep them under wraps. Mzansi is still trying to connect the dots about his girlfriend since his thrust into the limelight.
Education Qualifications
Rumour mill has it that he has enrolled in several musical classes to enrich his unmatched flair. He holds an electrical engineering qualification. However, several sources have it that he enrolled and has since pursued his musical career. No doubt he is destined for greatness.
Musical Career
His craze for music was discovered whilst he was young. Reports even have it that his grandfather prophecised his success before he died. Mr Music’s thrust into the limelight came in the backdrop of Idols SA, where he made it into the final three only to settle for second. Since then, he has released a series of tracks, with Ngikhethe Kahle as his debut single. He also has a Gospel album under his name.
Idols SA Experience
Taking it to Daily Sun, he revealed that Idols SA gave him the much need publicity. Despite settling as the 2nd runner-up of the Mzansi Magic singing competition, he was more than grateful. Before the show, R1000 was like a million to him. But everything changed for good.
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Mr Music on Idols SA – Source: Instagram
Mr Music Idols SA’s Muthi Scandals
Several reports say he used muthi on his way to the finals. In an interview that was shared on social media, the musician opened up about the spiritual powers behind his way to the finals. He has it that his grandfather died in his hands and took the very same jacket he was wearing as a lucky charm for the competition.
Rags to Riches
Before the show, he had some financial woes, which was the same story at home. He couldn’t spend more than R100 on clothes. However, in the mix of things, he got his ticket out of poverty through Idols, SA. He has it that R1000 was like a million to him before fame, but he can now splash it without any regrets.
Record Labels signed under
Mr Music was the top contender alongside Zama Khumalo. Just like those before him, he was fortunate enough to get signed by one the biggest record labels in South Africa. He was signed alongside season 16 winner Khumaloa and the rest of the show’s top five finalists from Idols season 16. They were all signed under the Kalawa Jazmee label, which is best known for naturing the likes of DJ Zinhle and other big stars.
Mr Music’s Horrific Car Accident
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Mr Music: Image source @ Instagram
Whilst travelling for a gig slated for Johannesburg, Mr Music was involved in a horrific car accident while travelling from KwaZulu-Natal to Jozi with his brothers. He has it that whilst they were at one of the traffic lights en route to Johannesburg, a drunk truck driver rammed his car at the traffic lights intersection. However, they escaped death through a whisker.
Cars And Net Worth
With an illustrious career poised for greater heights, Mr Music has been making a fortune from his musical career. He has been spotted driving around several sleek cars which, include a white BMW. Well, little is known if it’s his or not. On the other hand, his net worth has seen him making headlines of late. Rumour mill has it that he has an estimated net worth of R1 million.