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Umafikizolo ✓ Verified

🎵 Maskandi 🌍 South Africa

About Umafikizolo

Umafikizolo, also known as Khethukuthula Mhlongo in some biographical sources and Lethukuthula Mhlongo in others, is a rising South African Maskandi artist associated with the Ladysmith/uMnambithi area of KwaZulu-Natal. He has gained attention for combining traditional Zulu storytelling and Maskandi sounds with a contemporary approach that appeals to younger listeners. His music career began gaining wider recognition with releases such as “Ngathi Nguye”, which helped establish him as one of the emerging names in modern Maskandi.

Umafikizolo experienced his major breakthrough with “Uyoncengwa Unyoko”, a song that became a viral success and significantly expanded his audience beyond the traditional Maskandi community. The track became associated with a popular social-media dance challenge and received substantial streaming attention. His growing catalogue also includes songs such as “Inja Kabi Lena,” “Ngimile Mpo,” “Uzigade Ngani,” and “Awsukanini.” His releases Ngathi Nguye (2024), Inja Kabi Lena (2025) and Uyoncengwa Unyoko (2025) are among the projects listed on his streaming profile.

By 2026, Umafikizolo had become one of the notable younger voices in South African Maskandi. “Uyoncengwa Unyoko” earned him three Metro FM Music Awards nominations, including Song of the Year, Best Maskandi and Best Viral Challenge. The song subsequently won Song of the Year at the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards, marking a major milestone in his rapidly developing career.