Mawhoo – Music In Africa |

A woman poses in an elaborate dress with a beaded floral design, wearing a dramatic sculpted hairstyle adorned with a gold beaded headpiece, channeling the vibrant artistry seen in Music In Africa and stars like Mawhoo.

MaWhoo (born Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema on 16 December 1994) is a South African artist from Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.

Her stage name, meaning “magical” in Japanese, was given to her by fellow artist Okmalumkoolkat and reflects the spirit of creativity and self-belief that defines her career.

MaWhoo shows an early passion for performance, first attempting to share her music with a local radio station at the age of eleven.

She made an impression with her debut single ‘Umshado’ featuring Heavy-K, which received wide recognition for its…