| Basic Information | |
| Stage Name: | Mampintsha |
| Real Name: | Mandla Maphumulo |
| Occupation: | Singer-Songwriter, Record Producer/ Founder of West Ink Records |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 18 July 1982 (40 Years Old) Died 24th December, 2022 |
| Place of Birth: | Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Marital Status: | in a relationship with Babes Wodumo |
| Education: |
Mampintsha Biography
Mandla Maphumulo, the songster who is now famous by the adopted stage name Mampintsha, was born in Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where he also began his music career.
He found fame early as a member of the kwaito group Big Nuz, which burst into the music scene in 2002 and thrilled South African to several winning numbers and the soaraway album “For The Fans.” The group comprises Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo, Mzi “Danger” Tshomela, and the late Sbusiso “R Mashesha” Khoma.
Mampintsha has gone on to a successful solo career after the group disbanded. By the way, it is reported the band is coming together again.
Songs
For one who has been in the industry for over a decade, Mampintsha has got a decent number of songs. In fact, an aggregate of the numbers he has released since he appeared on the music scene in South Africa will make an interesting playlist.
From his days as a member of the Durban kwaito band Big Nuz to his days as a solo artiste, Mampintsh has amassed an impressive following with his songs, leaving no one in doubt of his musical energy and dedication.
His songs are fit for clubs and fit to vibe with alone. Below, if you please, are some of his songs you might be interested in. The list is deliberately abridged, leaving you a chance to add to it in the comment section.
Albums
Albums are grand in themselves in that, bearing several numbers, they open the listener to an eclectic mix of an artiste’s experiences – you say musical journeys.
We can’t point to several albums from Mampintsha’s kitty. In that case, we are inclined to use album interchangeably with an EP.
Mampintsha’s most recent album is titled “Bhut’Madlisa.” It also happens to be one of his most engaging to date, this 13-traack African project.
It is not surprising it began trending at number 3 almost immediately after release, just behind Bucy Radebe’s and Kabza De Small’s albums (“Spiritual Ancounter” and “I Am the King Of Amapiano”) respectively.
Awards
Mampintsh has been nominated for several awards, including South African Music Award (SAMA) for Record of the Year, MTV Africa Music Award for Song of the Year.
He has won the SAMA as a member of Big Nuz (2015: SAMA, Album of the Year: “For The Fans”). The group’s song “Umlilo” won the same award in the Song Of The Year Category.
Education
Details of Mampintsha’s education are sketchy. It hasn’t helped that the muso is more concerned with speaking about his music and not his education. At any rate, the songster, who runs West ink, expresses himself with ease.
Net Worth
What is Mampintsha’s net worth? Well, the songster is pretty simple in his tastes. He is one of the bods you would find down the streets spotting an ordinary t-shirt.
Cars & House
Mampintsha has never been public with his possessions, but he once posted a picture of himself standing in from of a FORD SUV that appears to be his on his Facebook page.
Age & Relationships
Mampintsha is 37 years old. Two days from now, on the 18th, he would be 38. It has been a remarkable journey with several wins.
Mampintsha has apparently dated other women in the past, but his most famous relationship to date – and clearly his most controversial – is that with the “Wololo” hitmaker Bongekile Simelane, known professionally as Babes Wodumo. They both got married in 2021.
The two are currently together, although they have had many spats in their relationship.
