“Mafikizolo” is a South African Afro-pop music group formed in 1996, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu, and Composer Tebogo Madingoane, who was shot and killed on 14 February 2004. The group rose to fame after they released their singles “Ndihamba Nawe,” “Kwela Kwela,” “Sibongile,” and “Udakwa Njalo.” The group released their self-titled album Mafikizolo in 1997 and Music Revolution in 1999.
In 2000, the band released their third album, “Gate Crashers,” which became their best-selling album. Mafikizolo has won 14 South African Music Awards, 2 MTV Africa Music Awards, including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.
