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Spikiri biography of martin lewis Mandla Daniel Mofokeng born 11 September is a kwaito musician, singer and producer known as " Spikiri " from Meadowlands , Soweto and a member of the Kwaito group Trompies. He started his career as a dancer in , under the tutelage of South African musician Sello "Chicco" Twala. This duo recorded two successful albums in and and introduced what came to be known as township kwaito today. His passion for music led Mandla to enroll at Fuba Music School in to study engineering and piano. Known for his unassuming demeanour, Mandla Mofokeng is a founder member of the seminal kwaito group Trompies , [ 1 ] which has released a number of albums, some of which are regarded as classics of the genre.

Mandla Mofokeng

Spikiri

Birth nameMandla Daniel Mofokeng
Born () 11 September (age&#;57)
Meadowlands, Soweto, South Africa
GenresKwaito
Occupations
Years active–present
LabelsKalawa Jazmee Records

Musical artist

Mandla Daniel Mofokeng (born 11 September ) is a kwaito musician, singer and producer known as "Spikiri" from Meadowlands, Soweto and a member of the Kwaito group Trompies

He started his career as a dancer in , under the tutelage of South African musician Sello "Chicco" Twala.

He later formed a disco group called MM De Luxe with friend M'du Masilela in This duo recorded two successful albums in and and introduced what came to be known as township kwaito today. His passion for music led Mandla to enroll at Fuba Music School in to study engineering and piano. In the s he was producing music for the likes of Chimora, Kamazu, Senyaka and Fatty Boom Boom better known as Tsekeleke.

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Known for his unassuming demeanour, Mandla Mofokeng is a founder member of the seminal kwaito group Trompies,[1] which has released a number of albums, some of which are regarded as classics of the genre. He is also a founder member and co-director of the influential record label Kalawa Jazzmee, which has released many well-known kwaito artists, including Boom Shaka, Bongo Muffin, Alaska, B.O.P (Brothers of Peace), and Thebe.

Currently he sits on the board of directors at Kalawa Jazmee Recording company and is also one of the masterminds in the DCC (Dangerous Combination Crew) the production team of the company. His contributions include successful records by Brothers of Peace, Thebe, Bongo Maffin, Alaska, Mafikizolo, Jakarumba, MaWillies and the late Tokollo and Kabelo' solo projects.

In addition, he was one of the award-winning Mafikizolo and Kabelo's producers.

Spikiri biography of martin Mandla Daniel Mofokeng born 11 September is a kwaito musician, singer and producer known as " Spikiri " from Meadowlands , Soweto and a member of the Kwaito group Trompies. He started his career as a dancer in , under the tutelage of South African musician Sello "Chicco" Twala. This duo recorded two successful albums in and and introduced what came to be known as township kwaito today. His passion for music led Mandla to enroll at Fuba Music School in to study engineering and piano. Known for his unassuming demeanour, Mandla Mofokeng is a founder member of the seminal kwaito group Trompies , [1] which has released a number of albums, some of which are regarded as classics of the genre.

Mandla 'Spikiri's diverse music talents can be witnessed in projects in which he has worked with artists from other music genres, these include Don Laka, Moses Molelekwa, Bra Hugh Masikela, Vicky Vilakazi and Hashi Elimhlopheh.

Music career

In He released his debut EP Skonkonyana and officially released his debut studio album in Titled King Don Father He soon followed up with his second release King Don Father with hit single Vat en sit featuring Mandoza, Tokollo, Oskido & Stoan and returned again with the third album King Don Father Remixes Habashwe with the hit Singles Money Talks & Ndofaya Ft Kabelo, Thandiswa Mazwai, Stoan & Kamazu.

Awards

At The Metro Fm Awards Spikiri received a lifetime achievement and again he received a lifetime achievement award at the South African Music Awards celebrating 30 years in the music industry. He also won Best Kwaito award for his album King Don Father and At the 2nd ceremony of Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, he won Best Kwaito Male Artist award.[2]

Solo albums

  • King Don Father
  • King Don Father
  • King Don Father Remixes Habashwe
  • Simply The Best
  • Ain't Nothing But A Gangstas Party
  • Chalibaba
  • Trouble
  • Taking a walk on the wild side
  • King Don Father
  • King Don Father

EP`s

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