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Get to know Mpumi : Biography, Age, Career, Boyfriend, Music, Net Worth

Published on July 13, 2021

Get to know Mpumi : Biography, Age, Career, Boyfriend, Music, Net Worth

Nompumelelo Claudia Mzobe stage name Mpumi, is one of the best female South African music writer and vocalist. She was born on the 19th of January 1982 in Ndwedwe, Kwa Zulu Natal.

Real Name : Nompumelelo Claudia Mzobe

Date of birth : 19 January 1982

Place of birth : Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Marital Status: Single

Nationality : South African

Profession : Singer, Song writer, Vocalist

Net Worth : R700 000

Education

Mpumi’s mother enrolled her at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). She studied video technology for a while then she dropped out due to lack of finances. Mpumi decided to pursue her singing career which was a childhood dream. She joined Mbongeni Ngema’s Academy of Performing Arts where she perfected her musical talent. Mpumi saved money and got back to school.

Career Beginnings

Mpumi started singing at a very young age in primary school, she used to performed whenever she had an audience. She revealed that many record labels rejected her, which almost made her give up on her dream. Mpumi got her breakthrough when she was discovered by producer Heavy K Drumboss. Mpumi and Heavy K worked on the hit single ‘Umoya’. After the release of the single South Africans were interested in hearing more of the talented singer.

Mpumi Music

Mpumi released her debut album in 2016 titled ‘The Birth of Mpumi”. The album has a total of 15 tracks,

Yahweh
Dlala where she featured Cassper Nyovest
Into Yami
Ushela Kanjani featuring Josta
Zulee
Ushilo
Ngifike featuring Zodwa, KSDrum, and Dj Micks
Ke waka featuring Candy, Busiswa, Nokwazi
Oxamu featuring DJ Christor
Mpumi Yilento
Themba featuring DJ Micks
Kuwe featuring DJ Mizz
Ngize featuring Professor
Can’t Tholakala
Kwanele

In 2017 Mpumi released her single titled Uyazi and then released Shona malanga in 2018.

She dropped Mfokalanga featuring Professor in 2019. She featured on TNS’ hit single Umona.

Mpumi Releases second Album

Mpumi released her second album on the 31st of July 2020, titled ‘Nompumelelo’. The album includes features from Claudio and Kenza on ‘Uzobuya’ and ‘Blackman’ featuring Bucie.