African folklore musician Mthuthu, born Ntuthuko Ndebele, is fast emerging as one of SA’s most authentic spiritual voices. Sowetan gets to know the 38-year-old singer and storyteller from Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal, who weaves transcendent Nguni folk expression with the rich rhythms and poetic depth of the Amahubo tradition. His second album, Indumiso YabeNguni, has already earned him a nomination for Best African Adult Contemporary Album at the 2025 South African Music Awards (Samas).
What was the inspiration behind Indumiso YabeNguni?
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