Mdu Masilela

M'du Masilela also known as The Godfather or Chomi Yabana, is a living legend in the music industry in South Africa. He is popularly known for the Kwaito music genre & Record Producer. M'du Masilela has secured his place in the constellation of South African music stars. The Godfather of Kwaito is a quentessential addition to the South African songbook with an illustrious career that spans close to three decades. Mdu was at the forefront of a movement that birthed kwaito. His experimental approach to sound greatly influenced generations of music makers to come. In 1988 M'du and his long-time pal and collaborator, Mandla "Spikiri" Mofokeng formed MM Deluxe to showcase their talents by mixing township folk music with international dance music. Their first project was the album Where were you? released in 1989 on Cool Spot Productions. M'du had his debut album released in 1994 Titled Tsiki Tsiki. He is best known for his hit singles Tsiki Tsiki, Y U 4 Me, Mazolo, Chomi Yabana & Shisa Nyama.

Early life

Born in Zola South Soweto in 1970, which is one of the most popular townships in Soweto and the whole of South Africa famous for its notorious gangsters in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Gangsters like 11 Boys in the 1960s, Maumaus in the 1970s, and Chivas and Big18s in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It has been a tourist destination that pulled a lot of attraction to tourism industry. M'du began his music aspirations on his grandmother's piano. As a young man in school, M'du created several groups. On completion of his matric studies M'du wanted to be a doctor but he pursued his career in music as it was a calling for him, he began performing with artists such as Pat Shange, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, and Sello Chicco Twala.

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