Mlindo The Vocalist

Bio

Mlindo The Vocalist, from Port Shepstone on KwaZulu-Natal's south coast, was discovered by DJ Maphorisa through social media and signed to Blaqboy Music under Sony Music Entertainment. His Afro-pop is plainspoken and melodic — a clear Zulu vocal over unhurried production — and it connected immediately: his 2018 debut single 'AmaBlesser', with Maphorisa, is certified four-times platinum.

The debut album Emakhaya (2018) went platinum on the strength of around 45 million streams, and 'Macala' reached number one in South Africa; a second album, Lindokuhle, followed in July 2022. He then stepped away for two years to look after his mental health. In July 2025 he returned — reconciled with Maphorisa after a public falling-out, direct in denying the substance-abuse rumours that trailed him, and at work on a new Afro-pop album.

Verified facts

• His debut single 'AmaBlesser' featuring DJ Maphorisa (2018) was certified 4x platinum.Wikipedia
• Debut album Emakhaya (2018) was certified platinum with around 45 million streams, and follow-up single 'Macala' reached number one in South Africa.Wikipedia
• Discovered by DJ Maphorisa via social media and signed to Blaqboy Music/Sony Music Entertainment; second album Lindokuhle followed in July 2022.Wikipedia
• Returned in July 2025 after a two-year hiatus taken for his mental health, reconciled with DJ Maphorisa after a public feud, denied substance-abuse rumours, and confirmed a new Afro-pop album in development.Sowetan

Notable work

• AmaBlesser (feat. DJ Maphorisa)
• Macala
• Bamthathile (with Sun-El Musician)
• Emakhaya (album, 2018)
• Lindokuhle (album, 2022)

Categories

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