Draft:Mapaputsi
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
[edit]Ngwenya was born in Moria but grew up in Zola where he began his kwaito career with fellow kwaito musician Zola 7.[1]
Outside Music
[edit]Ngwenya ran a poultry business with his partner.[2]
Discography
[edit]References
[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.