Thandiswa Mazwai

Thandiswa Mazwai

artist South Africa

Thandiswa Mazwai is a celebrated South African singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and innovative fusion of traditional African music with contemporary jazz. She is recognized for her profound lyrical storytelling and has gained acclaim for her albums, including 'Belede' and 'Sankofa', which explore themes of memory and Afro-futurism.

Born on Feb 28, 1976 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
579,907
Power
3,422$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 2 8.00 0.89% +10% 59,308,690 579,907 $350,000 3,422$
Totals 2 59,308,690 579,907 $350,000 3,422$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Thandiswa Mazwai's hook on the title track of Stogie T's album sounds like a collective plea for a better place. 7

Mail & Guardian: ‘It’s all broken’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Thandiswa Mazwai is launching the Sankofa Heritage Festival to celebrate her dual milestones of her 50th birthday and 30 years in the music industry. 9

Mail & Guardian: Still speaking for future generations – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Artists like Msaki, Thandiswa Mazwai, Zoe Modiga and other younger musicians make the kind of work that outlives even the artists themselves. 9

Mail & Guardian: Hotstix, hot legacy – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Thandiswa Mazwai is credited as the creative director for the visuals of her sister Nomsa's upcoming album. 5

Mail & Guardian: The collab that took 13 years – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Celebrated South African singer Thandiswa Mazwai performs on stage at Johannesburg's Lyric Theatre. 9

BBC: Africa's week in pictures: 27 June