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Maskandi is a traditional Zulu music genre characterized by its vibrant blend of storytelling, rhythmic guitar play, and distinct vocal styles. Originating from South Africa, it often features intricate fingerpicking on the guitar, accompanied by concertinas, violins, and traditional Zulu instruments. The genre's lyrics typically explore themes of love, hardship, and social issues, delivered in a poetic and often conversational manner. Artists like Ichwane Lebhaca and Izingane Amakhosi exemplify maskandi's unique cultural fusion, reflecting the deep roots and evolving narrative of Zulu heritage through a modern musical lens.

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Single - Released December 26, 2025

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Zee Nxumalo

Shebeshxt

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Makhadzi Entertainment

Naqua SA

Mjolisi

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December 26, 2025

Qobhoza
Busta 929•
Lindo Mtangayi
1 tracks
December 12

Inganono
Mjolisi
16 tracks
December 9

Ye Wena DJ
Bad Company (SA)•
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
December 5

Closure
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
December 5

Mujelele (feat. IG Lunar)
Makhadzi Entertainment
1 tracks
November 28

Amabala
Aubrey Qwana•
Mjolisi
1 tracks
November 28

Thandazani Ningaphezi
Lindo Mtangayi
1 tracks
November 28

iBox Yodumo
Mr Vee Sholo
1 tracks
November 28

Hamba
Deep Sen•
Zee Nxumalo
1 tracks
November 28

Amabala
Aubrey Qwana•
Mjolisi
1 tracks
November 21

Gobohloko
Buddy Sax
1 tracks
November 21

Congratulations
Clement•
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
November 20

Mamezala
Funky Qla•
Zee Nxumalo
1 tracks
November 14

Imiyalelo
Nomndayi
10 tracks
November 14

Groove Skool
DJ S00K•
TitoM•
Lindo Mtangayi
1 tracks
November 14

Asanka Ka Kwa Bare
071 Nelly The Master Beat
1 tracks
November 8

Nkampane
Shebeshxt•
Naqua SA
1 tracks
November 8

Lerato Le Fedile
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
November 7

Ke Chaba Boloi
DJ Call Me•
Shebeshxt•
Naqua SA
1 tracks
November 7

Ke Chaba Boloi
DJ Call Me•
Shebeshxt•
Naqua SA
1 tracks
October 31

Pleasure in 20 Years
Pleasure Tsa Manyalo
8 tracks
October 31

Thabatha (feat. Tee Jay)
Simmy
1 tracks
October 29

Lerato Le Fedile
BL Zero•
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
October 23

Abantu
Zee Nxumalo•
Mthunzi
1 tracks
October 20

Unesimnyama
Unkebenkebe
10 tracks
October 17

MAMA'S BABY
Makhadzi Entertainment
1 tracks
October 17

Just To See You
Malome Vector
1 tracks
October 14

Mali
Makhadzi Entertainment
1 tracks
October 13

Kuningi
Aubrey Qwana
1 tracks
October 10

Undodakazi
Big Zulu
5 tracks
October 10

Left & Right
Zanda Zakuza•
Makhadzi Entertainment
1 tracks
October 3

Ukukhanya
Nomndayi
1 tracks
October 3

Mam'Gobhozi (feat. Dutch, Tonic Blue, Seun1401 & DaBoy Kelo)
Zee Nxumalo•
Baby S.O.N
1 tracks
September 26

S'yofela Khona
Imithente
10 tracks
September 25

Angelo
Buddy Sax
1 tracks
September 12

Mkabayi Legacy
Aubrey Qwana
15 tracks
September 12

Yini
Zee Nxumalo•
Argento Dust
1 tracks
September 5

Sesi Ka Rose
Makhadzi Entertainment
24 tracks
September 5

Inkanyezi 2.0 (Live)
Sjava
5 tracks
September 5

Isoka Lami
Imithente
1 tracks

December 12, 2025

Inganono
Mjolisi
16 tracks
November 14

Imiyalelo
Nomndayi
10 tracks
October 31

Pleasure in 20 Years
Pleasure Tsa Manyalo
8 tracks
October 20

Unesimnyama
Unkebenkebe
10 tracks
October 10

Undodakazi
Big Zulu
5 tracks
September 26

S'yofela Khona
Imithente
10 tracks
September 12

Mkabayi Legacy
Aubrey Qwana
15 tracks
September 5

Inkanyezi 2.0 (Live)
Sjava
5 tracks
September 5

Sesi Ka Rose
Makhadzi Entertainment
24 tracks
August 26

Impind'amshaye
Nyon'Emhlophe
14 tracks
May 24

MOZART
Shaka Zulu
15 tracks
May 23

Urban Electro Contemporary
Abe Sibiya
55 tracks
May 9

Let's Go Funk
Abe Sibiya
30 tracks
May 9

Drama Themes, Vol. 6
Abe Sibiya
11 tracks
May 9

Drama Themes, Vol. 3
Abe Sibiya
11 tracks
May 9

Drama Themes, Vol. 2
Abe Sibiya
11 tracks
May 9

Drama Themes, Vol. 4
Abe Sibiya
11 tracks
May 9

Heavy Metal
Abe Sibiya
27 tracks
May 9

Drama Themes, Vol. 5
Abe Sibiya
11 tracks
May 9

Electronic Mixed Bag, Vol. 12
Abe Sibiya
10 tracks

December 26, 2025

Qobhoza
Busta 929•
Lindo Mtangayi
1 tracks
December 9

Ye Wena DJ
Bad Company (SA)•
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
December 5

Closure
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
December 5

Mujelele (feat. IG Lunar)
Makhadzi Entertainment
1 tracks
November 28

Amabala
Aubrey Qwana•
Mjolisi
1 tracks
November 28

iBox Yodumo
Mr Vee Sholo
1 tracks
November 28

Hamba
Deep Sen•
Zee Nxumalo
1 tracks
November 28

Thandazani Ningaphezi
Lindo Mtangayi
1 tracks
November 28

Amabala
Aubrey Qwana•
Mjolisi
1 tracks
November 21

Gobohloko
Buddy Sax
1 tracks
November 21

Congratulations
Clement•
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
November 20

Mamezala
Funky Qla•
Zee Nxumalo
1 tracks
November 14

Groove Skool
DJ S00K•
TitoM•
Lindo Mtangayi
1 tracks
November 14

Asanka Ka Kwa Bare
071 Nelly The Master Beat
1 tracks
November 8

Nkampane
Shebeshxt•
Naqua SA
1 tracks
November 8

Lerato Le Fedile
Shebeshxt
1 tracks
November 7

Ke Chaba Boloi
DJ Call Me•
Shebeshxt•
Naqua SA
1 tracks
November 7

Ke Chaba Boloi
DJ Call Me•
Shebeshxt•
Naqua SA
1 tracks
October 31

Thabatha (feat. Tee Jay)
Simmy
1 tracks
October 29

Lerato Le Fedile
BL Zero•
Shebeshxt
1 tracks