MaWhoo
South African artist and model
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Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema (born 16 December 1994), professionally known as MaWhoo, is a South African singer-songwriter, and model.[1][2][3] She got wide recognition after releasing her debut single "Umshado" featuring Heavy-K.
16 December 1994
MaWhoo | |
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| Born | Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema 16 December 1994 Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of South Africa (UNISA) |
Ngema has also appeared in several music videos, including acting in cameo roles. She has also modeled for brands in and outside of South Africa. She has also worked for Tribe Afrique, House of Supreme, and Convoy Clothing South Africa. She has collaborated with the likes of DJ Maphorisa, Master KG, Tsisto, Kabza De Small and Vigro Deep.[4][5][6]
Apart from her home country, Ngema has performed in African countries such as Botswana, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.[7][8][9]
Background
Early life
Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema was born on 16 December 1994 in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She started her music career at a young age. When she was eleven years old, she took her recorded song to a local radio station for air play, but was refused for being too young.[10][11]
Stage names
In an interview, she shared that her stage name means "magical" in Japanese language. She reasoned that the name came up with Okmalumkoolcat.[12][13]
Education
Ngema has a degree obtained from the University of South Africa (UNISA).[14]
Career
Discography
Studio albums
- What a Time to Be Alive (2022)
- The Chosen (2023)
- The Sound of Magic (2024)
- Amazwi Okubonga (2025)
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Umshado" (featuring Heavy-K) | 2019 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ngiyamthanda" (MaWhoo, Master KG featuring Lowsheen) | 2021 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Inkanyezi" (MaWhoo, Master KG featuring Lowsheen) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ngithakazele" (MaWhoo, DJ Fanzy featuring Andry K) | 2022 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ngithakazele" | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "10k Ye McDonald's" (MaWhoo featuring Mdoovar, 9umba) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Thokoza" (Sam Deep, MaWhoo) | — | RiSA: 2× Platinum [17] | Ace of Spades | ||||
| "Umlilo" (DJ Ngwazi, Pouler D’musiq, MaWhoo) | 2023 | — | |||||
| "Nduma Ndumane" (MaWhoo, Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa featuring Da Muziqal Chef) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Bayangzonda" (Mac Lopez, MaWhoo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "NgizoWela" (Slade, MaWhoo, Tycoon featuring Marcus MC, Stacy) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ngifunani" (Femi Large, MaWhoo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Imizi Yobaba" (Soulfreakah, MaWhoo) | 2024
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— | Non-album single | ||||
| "Uthukela" (MaWhoo featuring Harry Cane, Eemoh) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "Gucci" (Mthandeni SK featuring MaWhoo) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ngeke" (Yumbs, Zwayetoven & MaWhoo featuring Mthunzi) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "Khuluma" (Oskido, Master KG & MaWhoo featuring Lilyfaith, Lowsheen & Theo Kgosinkwe) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "Uzizwa Kanjan' (Jazzworx, Thukuthela, MaWhoo & GL_Ceejay) | 2025 | 5 | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ziphi Nkomo" (Sir Trill, MaWhoo & B33kay SA featuring DJ 2k, Frank Mabeat & Tumisho) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "Phakade Lami" (Da Capo, Soul Star & MaWhoo) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "Bengicela" (MaWhoo, GL_ Ceejay & Thukuthela featuring Jazzworx) | 1 | Amazwi Okubonga | |||||
| "Smomondiya" (Frank Mabeat & MaWhoo featuring B33kay SA) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "Sono Sam" (TBO, MaWhoo & Ntsika featuring Ngwato & Ave Songsmith) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "MA AFRIKA" (Deep Sen, MaWhoo & M.J featuring Ntando Yamahlubi) | _ | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Moya Wami" (Oscar Mbo featuring MaWhoo) | 2020 | — | Gold | For the Groovists | |||
| "Bambelela" (Caltonic SA featuring Sje Konka, MaWhoo, Thabz Le Madonga) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Uqobo Lwami" (DJ Fanzy featuring MaWhoo) | 2021 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Indoda Nge Card" (DJ Moscow, Deepsen, Eddie The Vocalist feat. DJ Moscow, MaWhoo) | 2022 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Khumbul' Ekhaya" (Knowley-D featuring Busta 929, MaWhoo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Dali Wam" (Pabi Cooper, Yumbs featuring MaWhoo, Nkosazana Daughter) | 2023 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Isthutha" (Inkinga Abangan Bam)" (Sam Deep, De Mthuda featuring Mawhoo, Mkeyz) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ungiphethe Kahle" (Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa featuring Nokwazi, MaWhoo, Mashudu & LeeArt) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Noma Kanjani" (Sino Msolo featuring Kabza De Small, MaWhoo, Azana) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Uthando" (The Groovist featuring MaWhoo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Zibonakalise" (HKs featuring MaWhoo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Wena My Dali" (Focalistic featuring Ch'cco, MaWhoo, EeQue, Thama Tee) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Impilo" (Marlode & Owams featuring 2woBunnies, MaWhoo, Leandra.Vert, Toby Franco, Gilano, Sponge 101) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Kutsa" (DJ Sliqe featuring Yanga Chief, MaWhoo, 2woshort, Makwa) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Ungithandile" (Baby Momo featuring MaWhoo, Ceenday, Jay Sax, Shino Kikai, DJ 2K) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "Ngifa Nawe" (MFR Souls, Kabza De Small featuring MaWhoo, Bassie, T-Man SA, Shane907) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Amabhoza" (Aymos, Mas Musiq featuring MaWhoo) | — | Impilo | |||||
| "Ematshwaleni" (Kususa, Anatti featuring MaWhoo, Noxolo Ngema, King Deetoy) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Injabulo" (Lily Faith featuring Theo Kgosinkwe, X-Wise, Oskido, MaWhoo) | — | Non-album single | |||||
| "Gucci" (Mthandeni SK, featuring MaWhoo) | 1[18] | Non-album single | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Other charted and certified songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Kulula" (Mawhoo, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small) | 2022 | — | Gold[19] | What a Time to Be Alive | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Personal life
Achievements
Feather Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Herself | Musician of the Year | Pending | [24] |
| Best Styled Individual | Pending |