Sandile ‘Mapaputsi’ Ngwenya (born 11 February 1976) in Zola, Soweto, South Africa, is a South African Kwaito singer and performer. He is a recognized pioneer of Kwaito and is best known for his 2001 album Izinja.
Mapaputsi Age
Mapaputsi was born on 11 February 1979 in Zola, Soweto, South Africa. He was 48 years old and celebrated his birthday on the 11th of February of every year.
Mapaputsi Career
In 1998, Mapaputsi started his music career working with artists like TKZee, Chiskop, and Sbu. In 2001, YFM DJ Khabzela sparked his interest in recording.
After he met with D-Rex and Khabzela, they recorded the project and produced Izinja. In 2002, he won Best Kwaito Artist and Best Kwaito Song at the Metro FM Awards.
At the 9th Annual SAMA (South African Music Awards), Mapaputsi won the best music video. His album Kleva took Kwaito to another level. He dropped the project Shooting Star in 2019 and Indoda in 2021.
The artist performed alongside other veteran Kwaito artists to perform at the Strictly Kwaito Legends Festival fundraiser for ailing Kwaito veteran Bonginkosi Dlamini, aka Zola 7. It took place at the Bears Palace and Carolina Resort in Mpumalanga.
The Izinja hitmaker has also worked as a chef at Kalawa Jazmee headquarters in Johannesburg. The artist gives back to educational institutions by donating food parcels and uniforms.
Mapaputsi Death
The beloved 48-year-old artist, famed for his iconic hit Izinja, reportedly died in hospital on Thursday night, 5 September following a short illness.
Mapaputsi Networth
Undisclosed.
Songs
- Izinja
- Kleva
- Kas’lam
- Lisa
- Nangu Umapaputsi
- Embhedeni
- Kufa
- Zola West
- Mapaputsi Best
- Manga Manga Business
- Mr Party & Miss Party
- Indoda
- Imali
- Fighter Fighter
- Sebalahle Istyle
- Phuka Amaplate
- Awubheji
- Izinja Dub
- Grova Mo
- Mapaputsi
- I Really Like It
- Ghetto Style
- 26 26
- Pholas
- Angelic Wars
- Izinja · 2006
- Umngan Wamacala Dub
Albums
- Izinja (2006)
- Kleva (2006)
- Still Barking (2009)
