Mapaputsi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sandile Ngwenya |
| Also known as | Mapaputsi |
| Born | February 11, 1979 Moria, South Africa |
| Died | September 5, 2024 (aged 45) Durban, South Africa |
| Genres | Kwaito, Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Chef, and Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1998-2024 |
| Labels | EMI Music South Africa (Pty) Ltd, ccp Record Company, Muthaland Entertainment, Izinja Production (own label) |
Sandile Ngwenya (born 1979 - 5 September 2024), known by his stage name Mapaputsi, was a South African kwaito musician, entrepreneur, and chef.
Music Career
editNgwenya was born in Moria but grew up in Zola where he began his kwaito career with fellow kwaito musician Zola 7.[1]
Outside Music
editNgwenya ran a poultry business with his partner.[2]
Discography
editReferences
edit- ^ Seleme, Rae (2024-03-13). "SA reacts to kwaito legends Mapaputsi, Mdu, Mzambiya's latest PHOTO". The South African. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama. "Mapaputsi on the struggles of the music industry, almost losing his life and keeping Kwaito alive". Drum. Retrieved 2024-09-09.