Here are the Top 30 Maskandi artist and their songs in 2024
Originating in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, maskandi, commonly referred to as “Zulu folk music,” blends traditional Zulu folk components with contemporary sounds and influences. Maskandi, which at first focused on narrative, social criticism, and cultural history, has since expanded to incorporate pop, jazz, and hip-hop components along with contemporary instruments and production methods. Maskandi may now reach a larger audience while preserving its core themes of community, love, and adversity thanks to its progression.
Mzukulu and USHODO are examples of contemporary maskandi artists who are pushing the boundaries of the genre by experimenting with lyrics and musical styles. In addition to using technology for recording and promotion, they interact with fans on social media and through streaming services. Because of its accessibility, Maskandi has had a resurgence in popularity, especially among younger audiences who appreciate its rich cultural roots and modern flair. As the genre grows, it offers a vital platform for cultural expression and social dialogue, addressing contemporary issues that South African Zulu communities face while bridging the past and present.
An extensive analysis of the top 50 2024 music releases that made it onto our list of the top 50 2024 maskandi artists’ musical jams can be found below;
1. The well-known and esteemed Maskandi musician Mthandeni SK collaborated with the beloved South African female artist and song writer Nomcebo Zikode to create the song “Ishephisi Ejezini.”
2. Another popular maskandi song, “Gucci,” was created in 2024 by the well-known artist Mthandeni SK and another stunning South African woman, Mawhoo.
3. Another song on the list is “iMoto,” which was composed by Amabunjwa. It is the second tune on the 2024 Maskandi music project called “iMoto Album,” which has 12 tracks in total. Additionally, Samke and Amabunjwa Kulonyaka collaborated on the 2024 maskandi song “Kulonyaka.”
4. Thembelani Nxumalo released a new song called “ntombemnyama” in September 2024, featuring uMshini Wase Showe. It is the seventh track out of ten on the “Balele omkhaya Album,” which is one of the 2024 Maskandi albums.
5. The 12th track on the Shumilensizwa project, “Ingwe,” is “Umbombo Kathisha,” a 2024 maskandi song.
6. Despite being originally published in 1998, a song from Mbuzeni’s project, “Xola Moya,” with the title “Angazi Ngingenza Kanjani,” made it onto the list. Of the sixteen Zulu songs, this one is the thirteenth.
7. Mphathisi Ncube created “Ungabanaki,” a fantastic Zulu fold music session. August 16, 2024, was the date of its release.
8. Amabhinca Smonyo no Mhlengi’s “Ndibuyel’emjolweni” is another maskandi song from September 2024.
9. “SENGIKHETHILE” is another great hit published by this artist. The gifted South African singer Umketule’s song was formally published by AMASHENGE BMB ENTERTAINMENT on October 28, 2022. The maskandi hit song is one of ten tracks on his “uX ONGASOLVEKI Album.”
10. Onezwa Mchunu and Umjabulisi worked together on the maskanda song “Uthando Ngolwakhe.” “Hamba Juba” is the name of the seven-song project from which the song is from. August 13, 2024, is the release date, month, and year.
11. It would be impossible to discuss the 2024 Maskandi music year without bringing up the song “Amahlikihlikhi.” One of the most beloved maskandi musicians, uMkhulekelwa, offered us a really cool project called the “Amahlikihliki Album” in September 2024.
12. Mhlanganisi, a young and energetic maskandi music producer, didn’t let 2024 pass him by. He gave fans of maskandi music a track called “Ngabe kwenzenjani,” which featured Slungile.
13. On September 13, 2024, the song “Amadata,” featuring Jaiva Zimnike, was published from Thokozani Langa’s “30 Years of Somnandi Album.”
14. Nhloso produced a captivating musical composition called “Amaqili Amabili,” which is included on the “Amaqili Amabili Album.” Officially, it was made available on September 21, 2024.
15. In September 2024, Injulabuchopho’s “INYAMA YEBANDLA Album” was released along with their 2024 maskandi music release, “Angimfuni omunye.”
16. One of the top 50 maskandi songs of 2024 is “Waze Wamuhle,” a song by the Zulu folk music duo Abafana baka Mgqumeni. The ten songs from the “I Love Bite” Album became quite popular in 2024.
17. With the publication of 15 tracks from his “Ang’senandaba Album,” which was released on August 30, 2024, uDumakahle, now referred to as iPhatha’s, made an important addition to the Maskandi music scene in 2024.
18. The 14 songs that make up Inkos’yamagcokama’s maskandi project, “Van Toeka (Back In The Day),” made 2024 a great year.
19. Omakoya and Sne Ntuli released amaskandi song “Ngosuku lomshado” in the year 2024. Maskandi musician Ngosuku Lomshado is renowned for fusing poignant narrative with traditional Zulu music. His songs frequently touch on cultural subjects like marriage, family, and love. He has established an image for giving genuine, soul-stirring maskandi shows thanks to his strong vocals and rhythmic guitar playing. The song has received over 4,500 views on YouTube in just ten days after its debut.
20. Secrete Code’s 2024 maskandi song, “NGAZILHETHELA,” was published on August 12, 2024. The song had over 9,000 views on YouTube in less than a month.
21. Izihlabani and Sthunzi’s 2024 maskandi music offering, “Online,” is taken from the “Omacekeceke EP.”
22. One of the 2024 Maskandi singles that you shouldn’t get weary of listening to is Mjolisi’s “Yimi Unompempe Album” song “Thonga Lami.”
23. Bakhala ngoslenda is a traditional Zulu song from South Africa that was recorded by “Ijong’elihle” and released on our platform in 2024 as part of the “Ubulawa Yiswayi Album.”
24. The “Amaketango Album” is a maskandi project that included 10 songs composed by Mjik’jeli in 2024. One of the songs on the album, “Sekusele Kancane,” is one of the top 50 artists’ songs of 2024.
25. Gem sings Kanginayo Ifoni, a 2024 maskandi song from the 14-track “Unleashed Album,” which was formally published on July 12, 2024.
26. The beloved artist Sanele Jama, who worked with Dumah, gave us the South African maskandi music song Mayzuzu Uyajola in August 2024.
27. UMamjiji and Myovu collaborated to create the South African Zulu music offering Iqanda le Grootman.
28. Sodulasi Inkosi Yama 2K’s track “Ibhola Labafana,” which is taken from his “Iginsa Album” project, is another fantastic 2024 maskandi tune.
29. The songs “UMashudula” and “Imhlola” are taken from Cevuzile’s 2024 Maskandi Mini project, “Umashudula.”
30. Thokozani Langa, together with two other musicians, Mlabalaba and Gatsheni, performs the South African maskandi song Thokoza.
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