Mawhoo is a KwaZulu-Natal-born South African musician, performer, model, and songwriter. She’s appreciated for her style of music coupled with her dress. She projects culture with her dressing in her music videos.
The singer has collaborated with top local artists like DJ Maphorisa, Tsisto, Vigro Deep, and Master KG. Her debut single is Umshado, meaning Wedding/Marriage in isiZulu, featuring Heavy-K.
Mawhoo was born Thandeka Ngema in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She started to sing at a young age. At eleven, she took her recorded song to a local radio station, but they refused to promote her. They thought she was too young, but the experience was heartbreaking for her.
Education
Mawhoo studied for a degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA). While in the institution, she did .
Thandeka Ngema loves to promote the African culture in any way she can. Her day-to-day dress speaks a lot about her love for traditional attire. She prides herself on the African way of life since it gives her a sense of belonging and confidence.
Even though she would love to start making videos with typical African dresses, she fears they might not play on digital platforms. She planned on freeing her nipple and wearing Ubuhlalu (beadwork) as it should be.
