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BEING one half of Mafikizolo, one of South Africa's most established and successful groups for his entire musical life, Theo Kgosinkwe has some big shoes to fill with his debut solo album, inom Am.
It would seem that this songwriter, producer and singer would be daunted bygd such a challenge, but it's one that he has grabbed with both hands.
I Am - a reflective title that profiles this talented young artist in more ways than one. Diverse, filled with inspiration, motivation and self-exploration, the skiva combines genres that Theo has mastered, dabbled with and made his own over the years. Bringing new life to his strengths as well as pushing his personal boundaries, Theo has embraced genres such as Afro-Pop, Gospel, Jazz and Dance and created 16 masterpiece tracks during his time in the studio.
His first solo album, inom Am brings to life all that Theo has been hiding away behind the Mafikizolo mask. �I wanted this album to showcase all my skill  • MafikizoloSouth African music group Mafikizolo is a South African Afro-pop music group formed in ,[1] consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe, lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu and Composer Tebogo Madingoane, who was shot and killed 14 February [2][3] The group rose to fame after they released their singles "Ndihamba Nawe kuphela", "Kwela Kwela", "Sibongile", "Udakwa Njalo" . The group released their self-titled album Mafikizolo in and Music Revolution in In , the band released their third album Gate Crashers, which became their best-selling album. Mafikizolo has won 14 South African Music Award, 2 MTV Africa Music Awards including the awards for Best Duo or Group of the Year.[4][5][6] History[edit] Mafikizolo, Music Revolution and Sibongile[edit] They came into the scene in as a kwaito group with their late member Tebogo Madingoane, who died on 14 February , when they released their self-titled album • Theo Kgosinkwe is a polished songwriter, singer, and producer who hails from South Africa. He is affiliated with Mafikizolo band, a popular Afro-Pop and Kwaito music group. He is popularly known for his hit jam Umphathe Kahle, which brought him to the limelight in Apart from his stimulating personal life, his journey to stardom is worth knowing, especially for his die-hard fans. Similar to most established artists, Theo encountered various challenges before making it in the industry. He used to work with different artists who in turn featured him in their album compilations. A few years later, Theo gained enough fan base and popularity to stand on his own. In , he made his breakthrough in the ever-demanding scene with an album titled I Am. Arguably, he is now a lasting force in the South Africa entertainment scene. However, not so many people know where it all started. Well, this might be the best opportunity to learn more about his personal life, career, and accomplishment
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