Ithwasa Lekhansela is a South African Maskandi artist celebrated for his captivating storytelling and emotive lyricism. Maskandi is a traditional Zulu music genre characterized by its use of the acoustic guitar, concertina, and vibrant vocal harmonies.
Music Type
Maskandi is deeply rooted in South African Zulu culture and resonates with themes of identity, social commentary, and spirituality. The music is driven by intricate guitar picking patterns and rhythmic storytelling.
Full Track List
| No. | Song Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kupholiwe | 2024 |
| 2 | Sengiyisangoma | 2024 |
| 3 | Inhliziyo Ebhakuzayo | 2024 |
| 4 | Ugwayi Uvutha | 2024 |
| 5 | Mkhululi Wami | 2024 |
| 6 | Ithwasa Lakudala | 2024 |
| 7 | Yebo Ngiyavuma | 2024 |
| 8 | Uyohlal’eyntombi | 2024 |
| 9 | Ngidakwa Kahle | 2024 |
| 10 | Ngazalwa Nezici | 2023 |
| 11 | Ngayi Kumkani | 2023 |
| 12 | Umona Wabadala | 2023 |
| 13 | Izwi Lakho | 2023 |
| 14 | Thula Mntakwethu | 2023 |
| 15 | Indaba Yami | 2023 |
| 16 | Sebeqeda | 2023 |
| 17 | Ungishiyelani | 2023 |
| 18 | Umhlaba Awunoni | 2023 |
| 19 | Ngihamba Nabantu | 2022 |
| 20 | Zehla | 2022 |
| 21 | Kawungondli | 2022 |
| 22 | Bakhuluma Ngawe | 2022 |
| 23 | Ithwasa Leqiniso | 2022 |
| 24 | Awukhuzeki | 2022 |
| 25 | Ngingowakho Kuphela | 2022 |
| 26 | Ngiyavuma | 2022 |
| 27 | Ithemba | 2021 |
| 28 | Ulimi Lempongo | 2021 |
| 29 | Ezasekuthuleni | 2021 |
| 30 | Indod’ehlezi | 2021 |
| 31 | Umafungwase | 2021 |
| 32 | Ithwasa Lempongo | 2021 |
| 33 | Ngahluleka | 2021 |
| 34 | Abangani | 2021 |
| 35 | Akekho Ofana Naye | 2021 |
| 36 | Amaqanda Ayaphuka | 2020 |
| 37 | Uyamemeza Uthando | 2020 |
| 38 | Ucwaningo | 2020 |
| 39 | Inhliziyo Engangabambelele | 2020 |
| 40 | Ngiyabonga | 2020 |
| 41 | Umbuso WaseZulu | 2020 |
| 42 | Kuyangimangaza | 2020 |
| 43 | Sondela Sithandwa | 2020 |
| 44 | Ithwasa Liseyamukela | 2019 |
| 45 | Msholozi | 2019 |
| 46 | Umthetho Wabantu | 2019 |
| 47 | Ukukhanya Kwelanga | 2019 |
| 48 | Uthando Lwami | 2019 |
| 49 | Umafikizolo | 2019 |
| 50 | Ithwasa Elingaguquki | 2019 |
| 51 | Ngeke Niyiphule Inhliziyo | 2018 |
| 52 | Uthando Lokugcina | 2018 |
| 53 | Ngizok’phatha Kahle | 2018 |
| 54 | Inja Edlamaqanda | 2018 |
| 55 | Phambili Ngojuluka | 2018 |
| 56 | Ithwasa Lakudala | 2018 |
| 57 | Impi Yabathakathi | 2018 |
| 58 | Ngihamba Nabantu | 2017 |
| 59 | Ikhaya Lami | 2017 |
| 60 | Ngeke Silunge | 2017 |
| 61 | Imali Ingiphethe | 2017 |
| 62 | Ngimtholile | 2017 |
| 63 | Indaba Yomhlaba | 2017 |
| 64 | Ngisakhumbula | 2016 |
| 65 | Isibongo | 2016 |
| 66 | Ujabulo Olukhulu | 2016 |
| 67 | Awungishiyelani | 2016 |
| 68 | Nguwe Kuphela | 2016 |
| 69 | Ukufika Kwenjabulo | 2016 |
| 70 | Umbono Wami | 2015 |
| 71 | Ngiyabonga Ngobomi | 2015 |
| 72 | Ithwasa LikaJehova | 2015 |
| 73 | Isikhathi Sami | 2015 |
| 74 | Akekho Esithanda Njengawe | 2015 |
| 75 | Ithwasa Namhlanje | 2014 |
| 76 | Umkhumbi Wokugcina | 2014 |
| 77 | Umbuzo Omkhulu | 2014 |
| 78 | Ithwasa Eliqotho | 2014 |
| 79 | Umhlaba Awunani | 2014 |
| 80 | Ngidlule Esizalweni | 2014 |
Popular Songs
Some of Ithwasa Lekhansela’s standout tracks include:
- Ugwayi Uvutha
- Sengiyisangoma
- Inhliziyo Ebhakuzayo +2Short
- Bayangikhomba
- Game Over +Bahubhe
Conclusion
Ithwasa Lekhansela has carved a unique niche in the Maskandi genre, consistently delivering music that honors Zulu culture while remaining accessible to modern listeners. His 80-song catalog is a testament to his prolific artistry and enduring legacy in South African music.
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