Mbekezeli 1010 – Wawukhona Yini
South African Maskandi artist Mbekezeli 1010 delivers “Wawukhona Yini,” a fresh single that leans fully into the cultural heritage of his genre. The record arrived…
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Mbekezeli 1010 – Umaqondana Ft Sne Ntuli
Mbekezeli 1010 and Sne Ntuli sing about a perfect match on “Umaqondana,” the shortest song on “Lawufaka Ilunda” at 2:17. Early write-ups translate the title…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Inhliziyo Yami ft. Somkhathi
Mbekezeli 1010 and Somkhathi share a slow, heartfelt moment on “Inhliziyo Yami,” meaning “My Heart,” track nine of “Lawufaka Ilunda.” The song runs three minutes…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Wabulala Ubaba
Mbekezeli 1010 turns to grief on “Wabulala Ubaba,” a Maskandi song from “Lawufaka Ilunda” about losing a father. The title is blunt, and the song…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Ushade Ngomlomo
Mbekezeli 1010 calls out empty marriage promises on “Ushade Ngomlomo,” a three-minute Maskandi song from his album “Lawufaka Ilunda.” The Zulu title roughly means “you…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Ububhinca
Mbekezeli 1010 salutes Zulu folk culture on “Ububhinca,” the sixth track on his album “Lawufaka Ilunda,” running 3:33. Early write-ups link the title to the…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Ijuba Lami
Mbekezeli 1010 turns tender on “Ijuba Lami,” the fifth track on “Lawufaka Ilunda,” a four-minute Maskandi song meaning “My Dove.” A dove stands for peace,…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Lawufaka Ilunda ft. Thembani
Mbekezeli 1010 names his 11-song Maskandi album after “Lawufaka Ilunda,” a 3:32 Zulu title track featuring Thembani at track four. The song sits right in…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Uhleka Azaqethuke uLwah
South African maskandi musician Mbekezeli 1010 is back with “Uhleka Azaqethuke uLwah,” a single that combines traditional rhythms with modern textures. The track arrived on…
Mbekezeli 1010 – Uthando ft Sne Ntuli & Thembani
Mbekezeli 1010 brings Sne Ntuli and Thembani together on “Uthando,” the second track of his 11-song Maskandi album “Lawufaka Ilunda.” “Uthando” means love, and the…