Ndifelani Mufamadi of Tshakhuma, better known as Mazu, released her debut rhumba album Teka Teka last month. Several of the new tracks, such as "Make Me Happy," "Teka Teka," "Support," and "Saka Saka," have already shown potential as anthems in the making.
Mazu has been working in the music industry for some time and has experienced her share of ups and downs. However, for her, everything has been worth the trouble, and despite being self-marketed, her music is already in high demand. Her songs have also started receiving airplay on local community, regional, and national radio stations.
Ndifelani's passion for singing was evident early in her life. "I used to sing a lot when I was young because that's what I enjoy doing most. I was a member of the school choir back then," she said.
She believes that music can be a powerful tool. "It helps us understand that people have problems in life. Some people don't like to talk about their problems, but by listening to music, they find new strength."
She recalled that, in the beginning, things were not easy. "It's been tough, but if you know what you want, you need to be brave and work hard to reach your dreams. I realised that I had to make good music," she said.
Ndifelani believes that writing and singing about people's experiences is what attracts fans. "It's not as easy as it may look, especially when you don't have a manager or someone to help you. I want to go out there and let the public know about life in the music business."