Matojeni Melo-Maniacs (MMM) are a cultural group that consists of veteran artistes – Nomathamsanqa Mkhwananzi, Patricia Thandeka Thandy Dhlana-Jele, Gugulethu Sibanda, Mthabisi Moyo and Bekezela Siziba.
The aim of this project is to promote and preserve the Ndebele culture. It also involves providing a platform for women to access opportunities, resources, and their rights, and to have control over their own lives.
As the globetrotting creatives joined forces in forming MMM, it is expected for the project to be a humdinger of a venture as the group's first Extented Play (EP) Rhythms of the Matebele released in June 2023, has got all the stakes high for a cultural joint.
The EP consists of songs Pembela, Africa, Emeli lo-Dlala Regina, Inkomo Zamalobo- lo, and an extended version of Emeli Lo. It is a cocktail of diverse languages that cut across borders, catering to a diverse audience.
Their first ever project will surely resonate with the Kalanga clan as the song “Pembela” (loosely translated as “Wander aimlessly”) is sung in their language and carries the Amabhiza traditional dance forward, a stance which shows the group’s desire to uplift traditional song and dance.
A proven singer, dancer, actress and composer par excellence who is set for greater heights, started performing at a tender age of seven. Read More
Mthabisi Moyo is a Zimbabwean guitarist, songwriter and a vocalist. Moyo who grew up in Umguza. Read More
Growing up in Gwabalanda, she was part of a school choir at Inyanda High School and at Foundation college. Read More
He is one of the founding members of Imvimbi Arts which was started in Entumbane, his home township. Read More
Started singing in a Church Choir, she later decided to do Music professionally & has worked with a number of Artistes since then. Read More
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