Bongo Maffin
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| Bongo Maffin | |
|---|---|
 Bongo Maffin onstage in Vienna (2008) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Kwaito |
| Labels |
Sony Music International Gallo Record Company |
| Website | bongomaffin.co.za |
| Past members | Thandiswa Mazwai |
Bongo Maffin is a South African kwaito music group. The group became famous for its hit albums such as Thath'isigubhu. Its lead singer, Thandiswa Mazwai, has since gone solo, releasing two albums, Zabalaza and Ibokwe.
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Concerto | South African Music Awards: Best African Pop Album | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2001 | Bongolution | Kora Africa Music Awards: Best African Group | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2002 | Bongolution | Metro FM Awards: Best African Pop | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2002 | Bongolution | Metro FM Awards: Best Duo/Group | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2002 | Bongolution | South African Music Award: Best Duo/Group | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2006 | New Construction | South African Music Award: Best Duo/Group | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2006 | New Construction | Kora Africa Music Awards: Best African Group | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2006 | New Construction | BBC World Music Awards: Best African Album | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
External links
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- Official website
- Bongo Maffin at Lightyear Entertainment
- Bongo Maffin discography at Discogs
- Bongo Maffin on Myspace
References
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