Ntsiki Mazwai - Street Queen :::: Welcome to my World

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Welcome to the official Ntsiki Mazwai website. Thank you for blessing me. Get the latest news, info and Gigs about yours truly, the Queen of the Streets. My Journey started in 2002 when I launched my beadwork range House of Mobu at the age of 22. I have since branched into poetry and music, earning my place in the South African entertainment industry. My poems MADE me. I use my words to heal and push human rights agendas. In 2008, I posed naked among other South African Celebrities and personalities, to speak out against Rape and Women Abuse.

Stemming from the underground music scene I was hauled into the mainstream by my song, 'Urongo!' It was on DJ Fresh's Definition of house vol3. It went on to become the biggest selling song in the country in 2005. Although I am a household name in the house genre, I am and have always been a Hip Hop and Soul Head. In 2006 I released my debut album, MaMiya Independently in a joint venture between Mobu Records and Huge Entertainment.

The same album was later rerelease by Gallo in 2007 and nominated for a South African Music Award for Best Urban Pop Album. My 'Women Rights Activities' started in 2003/4 when I was part of, all female poetry collective Feela Sistah.

Alongside Lebo Mashile, Napo Masheane and Myesha Jenkins, we created a platform for the Woman's voice to be heard. Reviving the dying art of poetry, we catalyzed a movement in the spoken word scene. We have since then, divided the work load, and are conquering through our solo careers.

I also produce shows, in 2008 I coproduced, Ntsiki Speaks, a one woman poetry play. It received much critical acclaim. I am currently working on Azanian Love Song, a collaboration with soul singer, MaxHoba inspired by the work of literary giant, Dr Don Mattera.

I have recently had the privelidge to work with Life Time Award recipient Pops Mohamed on his latest album. The track is called ONLY YOUR LOVE and it also features rap star ZUBZ.

To watch the video click on the following link....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIEc1UI5Ssc

2010 saw me re-channel my energies into my LIVE band. I produced a show called THE NTSIKI MAZWAI EXPERIENCE, which I will be taking around the country in 2011. It is an incorporation of my poetry, the live band and the dj.

2010 also saw me team up with Dj Nipro on a stage act we call the THE WORD OF HOUSE. I drop poems as dj Nipro plays popular music of our time. This has proven to be very popular stage act. We spent dec 2010 touring Venda to a wonderful response.

2010 also saw me team up with Tlhokwe Sehume on the tv programme JAM SANDWICH. We collaborated and produced a song called “That African Ish.”It can be downloaded on http://rhythmmusicstore.com/music/6843/Various-Artists/Jam-Sandwich

My biggest achievement in 2010 was publishing my 1st book. It’s called WENA- u can find list of stockist when u click on the ‘’Wena’’ icon. It was launched on womens’ weekend as I have always been regarded as a ‘voice of women’. This book is for young ladies to look up to; women my age to relate to; and older women to look back on. Its a collection of poems about feelings and some of the issues which affect me. I call it ‘my lil black book.’

In my spare time I mentor young women who are interested and SERIOUS about a career in the arts.

All grown up and with a story to tell, welcome to my world....

MaMiya