Mapaputsi

Mapaputsi
Born
Sandile Ebby Ngwenya

(1976-02-12)12 February 1976
Zola, South Africa
Died5 September 2024(2024-09-05) (aged 48)
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
GenresKwaito
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1997–2024
LabelsGhetto Ruff; CCP Records; Izinja Productions

Sandile Ebby Ngwenya (known professionally as Mapaputsi; 12 February 1976 – 5 September 2024) was a South African kwaito artist. He gained national prominence with his hit single 2001 debut "Izinja", which earned him Best Kwaito Artist and Best Kwaito Song at the 2002 Metro FM Awards, along with Best Music Video at the 2003 South African Music Awards. "Izinja" sold 150,000 copies triple platinum and Mapaputsi continued his success on the radio charts with numerous hit singles, including "My Love", "Kleva", "Manga Manga Business", "Woza Friday" and "Grova Mo".

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