Nontokozo Mkhize

Nontokozo Hlengwa Mkhize is a South African singer-songwriter. Her musical career began in 2017 as a backup vocalist for various artist and became a solo artist in 2024.[1] Her song "Esandleni" debuted number 1 on Spotify Charts and broke record for the most-streamed solo song by a female artist in a single week.[2][3]

Her studio album Lindiwe (Deluxe), was released on October 17, 2025, debuted number 8 on Top Albums charts SA Top 10 for the first time ever.[4][5]

Discography

  • Lindiwe (2025)

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Lu Strong" (Nontokozo Mkhize featuring Nomfundo Moh) 2023 — Non-album single
"Ungowam" (Mhaw Keyz, Nontokozo Mkhize) — Non-album single
"Moyongcwele" 2024 — RiSA: Platinum[6] Lindiwe
"Imisebenzi" (Nontokozo Mkhize featuring Aymos, Starr Healer) — Non-album single
"Moyongcwele 2.0" (Nontokozo Mkhize featuring Xolly Mncwango, Dumi Mkokstad) — Lindiwe
"Amathuna" (Nontokozo Mkhize, Nathi Mankayi) — Non-album single
"AMEN" (Mhaw Keys, Nontokozo) — Non-album single
"Incwadi" (Tee Ramzy, Soa Mattrix, Nontokozo Mkhize featuring Eemoh) — Non-album single
"Okubi" (Piano City, Nontokozo Mkhize, featuring Major League DJz, Ranger, Royce77) 2025 — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements

Afrimma

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 Herself Best Female Artist in African Inspirational Music Nominated [7]
Best Female Artist in Southern Africa Won

Basadi in Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Herself Newcomer of the Year Won [8]
2025 "Esandleni" Song of the Year Won
Sofn'Free Artist of the Year Nominated
Gospel Artist of the Year Won

Metro FM Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Herself Best Newcomer Won
2026 The Live Experience Best Gospel Album Pending [9]

South African Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2025 Lindiwe Best Contemporary Faith Music Album Nominated [10][11]
Herself Newcomer of the Year Won
2026 "Esandleni" SAMRO Highest Airplay Composer Award Won [12]

References

  1. ↑ Keteyi, Oluthando (2024-05-02). "Who is Nontokozo Mkhize, the Best Newcomer Metro FM Music Award winner". Independent Online. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  2. ↑ Kamko, Aphiwe (6 February 2025). "SA songstress Nontokozo Mkhize surpasses Adele on Spotify charts". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle. "Nontokozo Mkhize dethrones Adele on Spotify charts". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  4. ↑ "Top Albums". Apple Music. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  5. ↑ "Nontokozo Mkhize Releases New Album Lindiwe (Deluxe) Featuring Top Gospel and Amapiano Artists". GospelMusic. 2025-10-17. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  6. ↑ "Certifications 2025". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
  7. ↑ Shumba, Ano (2026-01-12). "AFRIMA 2026: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
  8. ↑ Ngenyane, Andiswa (2025-06-23). "Nontokozo leads Basadi in Music Awards!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
  9. ↑ Lesemane, Lineo (2026-02-27). "All you need to know about the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards: new categories, top nominees, and more". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  10. ↑ Mphande, Joy (December 15, 2025). "Full list of winners: music's finest honoured at #SAMA31". TimesLIVE.
  11. ↑ Author, Mbali (December 15, 2025). "SAMA31 Full Winners List". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ "SAMA32 Award Winners – South African Music Awards | #SAMA32".
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