Biography, Age, Career Of Phuzekhemisi
ABOUT PHUZEKHEMISI
Maskandi is a Zulu traditional music form that was pioneered by Zibokwakhe Johnstone Mnyandu, better known as Phuzekhemisi, or “Drink the medicine,” an established South African musician and social activist. Merging township jive and maskandi, the first album “Imbizo” a collaboration with his brother Khetahni sold more than 100,000 albums and went double platinum.
PHUZEKHEMISI’S CAREER/AGE
His status as a reliable representative of South African folk music who stays true to his native music style has been cemented by his two Kora award nominations and his appearance as a special guest at the 2002 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony in Japan/Korea. Phuzekhemisi has over 20 albums to his credit over his professional existence, many of which contain hit singles. Historical Maskandi star Phuzekhemisi admits that occasionally, the actions of certain maskandi artists make him feel ashamed. According to him, some musicians don’t act in a way that upholds the reputation of the music. The 61-year-old, who was born Zibokwakhe Mnyandu in uMkomaas in the southern region of KZN, claimed that the majority of the time, the current generation of artists is a shame to maskandi. The maskandi talent show Ushuni Womhlaba, which airs on SABC1 on Sundays, features Phuzekhemisi as one of its team of judges. The program looks for undeveloped talent in Mzansi.
In the early year, he allegedly shot his band mate and claimed it was a self defense. According to him, “It was self-defence, what was I supposed to do, to die?” this question was asked during his court case in Durban Magistrates’ Court. Now that the man he shot is dead, the attempted murder charges against him are likely to be upgraded to murder charges.
According to trustworthy individuals with knowledge of the inquiry, Phuzekhemisi was not charged with Shezi’s murder on Friday since the police still needed to examine the postmortem. He is free on an R3,000 bond following an attempted murder. According to his bail application, which City Press was able to view, he supports his seven children, five of whom are still enrolled in school. Phuzekhemisi beat Shezi with the butt of the gun he used to shoot him, according to the attempted murder charge sheet. He faced court charges and is on trial.
PHUZEKHEMISI’S RELATIONSHIP
He has a wife and kids and are in great relationship with them, He is loved by his family and adequately have support from them. His daughter helps in spicing up his music with her great talent in guitar play.
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