Mfaz'Omnyama


Mfaz’ omnyama was a South African performer of Maskandi music, a noted guitar player and inventive lyricist.
He is known for his hit singles such as Khula Tshitshi Lami, Ngisebenzile Mama and Ngiyashisa Bhe.

Early life & Music Career

Mpatheni was born, in rural Nongoma,KwaZulu-Natal was a left-handed self-taught master of the string and stage, and released many top-selling albums in his time.
Khumalo was discovered by former Ukhozi FM presenter and host Bodloza Nzimande while working in a mine in North West province which was populated by unskilled labours from Eastern Cape specifically from Pondoland.
He was part of a music group called “Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba” consisting of Phuzekhemisi and Ihhashi Elimhlophe and later pursued a solo career.
Busi Mhlongo did several cover versions of his songs in his memory.

death

Mpatheni Khumalo died at the age of 42 in 2001, at St Benedict
Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal after struggling from pancreatic cancer.
He left eight children and his wife

discography

studio albums