Imithente

This data may be outdated as it has not been updated for a while. You may want to click on the refresh button below.

Data updated on 2025-07-20 15:26:30 UTC

Imithente have become one of the biggest selling Maskandi groups in South Africa, formed years ago by Simosakhe Mthalane the group’s debut album Wafa Washonaphi, was released in 1993 since then they have matured in their composing, recording and performing skills.The female trio (Dumsile Manana, Buselaphi Gxowa and Nokwazi Ntuli) were exposed to traditional cultural activities at an early age and have been inspired by other female Maskandi artists, particularly by Amatshitshi Amhlope. The group is creative and take pride in creating music that stands out from other Maskandi artists.
Over the years they have brought in new ideas and instruments, IGAZ'ELIBABAYO album released in 2006, the title track features a trumpet in a genre usually characterized by concertinas, guitars and drums.

Imithente write songs about every day life and issues that people in South Africa face, often with special reference to the challenges that the women of South Africa face.

Genres

: traditional music

Total plays

10.0 million

Updated on 2025-07-20

Date	Total plays
2025-07-20	9,990,405
2025-07-12	9,785,391
2025-07-05	9,704,612
2025-06-27	9,608,496
2025-06-18	9,509,213
2025-06-11	9,429,940
2025-06-03	9,339,653
2025-05-25	9,226,695
2025-05-17	9,128,057
2025-05-01	8,906,665
2025-04-22	8,808,776
2025-04-13	8,713,872
2025-04-05	8,632,776
2025-03-28	8,544,728
2025-03-19	8,446,877
2025-03-10	8,353,454
2025-03-01	8,252,584
2025-02-21	8,173,511
2025-02-11	8,076,027
2025-02-02	7,978,184
2025-01-23	7,875,678
2025-01-15	7,803,308
2025-01-06	7,729,991
2024-12-29	7,650,465
2024-12-20	7,550,175
2024-12-12	7,467,433
2024-11-19	7,235,516
2024-06-09	5,781,323
2024-05-27	5,675,874
2024-05-11	5,544,522
2024-04-24	5,410,336
2024-04-10	5,305,187
2024-03-26	5,195,471
2024-03-11	5,084,190
2024-02-25	4,973,535
2024-02-09	4,871,683
2023-11-24	4,348,782
2023-10-15	4,067,380
2023-09-29	3,942,597
2023-09-14	3,829,787
2023-08-28	3,712,519
2023-08-24	3,641,095
2023-08-19	3,604,688

Monthly listeners

63,905

Followers

70,971

Top Cities

Johannesburg

17,879 listeners
Durban

16,150 listeners
Pretoria

9,070 listeners
Cape Town

8,416 listeners
Gauteng

4,188 listeners

Related artists

Amageza Amahle

Thokozani Langa

Ithwasa Langempela

Izingane Amakhosi

Umgqumeni

U'mjik' Jelwa

Udumakahle

Bhekumuzi Luthuli

Ithwasa Lekhansela

Udlubheke

IZINGANE ZOMA

Amagcokama

Imfezemnyama

Bahubhe

Ofishabakhulu

JAIVA ZIMNIKE

uMkhulekelwa

Indoni

TWO OCEAN

Majotha

Most popular tracks

Track	Plays	Duration	Release date
Simqonda Ngqo	809,076	5:48	2008-10-27
Intuthwane	784,186	4:57	2002-06-24
Upoison	691,566	4:04	2018-03-09
Isidikiselo	479,602	4:14	2001-04-09
Igazi Elibabayo	403,316	4:10	2005-04-11
Amathambo Kagogo	327,979	4:60	2024-11-08
Ubezothini	284,037	5:03	2008-10-27
S'kushaya Isdakwa	279,383	4:04	2023-02-24
Izulu	275,092	4:23	2018-03-09
Ngiyesaba Dlozi	232,155	4:19	2005-04-11
Insingizi	218,938	6:00	2005-04-11
Kumnyama Kuleziyantaba	200,011	4:12	2003-10-17
Qhude Manikiniki	179,767	4:10	2003-10-17
Adam	178,749	4:10	2005-04-11
Ayihlome	154,705	4:53	2008-10-27
Amanyala	134,184	4:29	2008-10-27
Uthuli Lwezichwe	126,445	4:49	2004-10-22
Uyinsizwa Ngakini	121,547	4:37	2018-03-09
Silo Sikandaba	116,832	6:35	2020-12-24
Ungiyane	115,622	5:23	2014-07-04
Isandlulane	115,154	4:20	2005-04-11
Ungiyane	114,291	5:23	2003-10-17
Inganono	103,490	5:26	2018-03-09
Amalakazane	94,026	4:11	2005-04-11
Amathinta	93,940	4:06	2003-10-17
Gilikiqi	93,395	2:60	2004-10-22
Lash' Igomora	82,941	5:04	2008-10-27
Asekhon' Amalahle ?	79,047	4:32	2018-03-09
Wanqaba uZulu	77,253	5:09	2023-02-24
Ngishayeni	74,738	4:28	2018-03-09
Awusay' Ebhodweni	71,290	4:20	2002-06-24
Ungashaya Bani (feat. S Mkhize)	61,346	4:55	2016-11-25
Hamba Sigilamkhuba	60,182	4:11	2001-04-09
Umfazi Kadanki	58,870	4:19	2004-10-22
Ziyokhal' Emini	58,827	4:11	2001-04-09
Bayede (feat. Inyosi Goqozile)	55,283	8:58	2014-08-22
Utshan' Obulele	54,327	4:40	2002-06-24
Jabula Mngoma	53,950	2:46	2004-10-22
Uchakide	53,625	4:10	2001-04-09
Ekenibashaye	49,702	4:21	2003-10-17
EYAMASOSHA	49,175	8:10	2021-08-31
Ithemba	47,630	5:07	2008-10-27
Amazondo	46,656	3:01	2004-10-22
S'yamkhalela Uzulu	44,043	4:44	2018-03-09
Amabutho	43,524	4:35	2003-10-17
Umuzi Kababa Omkhulu	42,882	4:31	2003-10-17
Bakhanyisele	42,159	4:30	2021-09-04
Uyibamba Ngophondo (feat. K Celekhulu)	39,867	3:60	2016-11-25
Amagundane	39,177	4:33	2018-03-09
Zinswelaboya	38,625	4:11	2001-04-09
Mgqogqoshe (feat. S Manana)	38,516	4:22	2016-11-25
Isway' Etiyeni	36,969	5:02	2008-10-27
Vumani	35,611	4:01	2001-04-09
Umvunisi	32,801	4:13	2001-04-09
Lashon' Ilanga	32,596	4:10	2005-04-11
Nake Zakho	30,680	4:27	2003-10-17
Zilima Kwakho	29,925	4:11	2014-08-22
Intuthuko	29,774	4:21	2008-10-27
Uyakhala Umama	28,164	3:45	2014-08-22
Nokuzula (feat. Zakwe and WEZA)	27,818	4:49	2018-12-07
Adam (Instrumental)	27,508	4:10	2005-04-11
Wangenz' Umuntu	27,004	4:50	2008-10-27
S'yawuvala Umlomo (feat. S Mkhize)	26,940	4:23	2016-11-25
Amalungelo	26,398	4:10	2005-04-11
Angikufun' Ukubulala	26,394	4:20	2002-06-24
I Last Number	26,295	4:11	2005-04-11
Ngizabalaze Kanzima	25,623	4:52	2008-10-27
Iqonyelw' Ezinye	24,169	4:10	2005-04-11
Umbhejezana	24,054	4:11	2001-04-09
Ibhodwe	23,156	3:51	2005-04-11
Kuyosa Equmbile	22,171	4:59	2023-03-31
Vuka Mathambo	22,118	7:11	2012-09-21
Inkomo Kababa (feat. S Manana)	21,804	4:42	2016-11-25
Iphi Imali? (Fu Ama Casanova)	21,729	4:33	2023-03-31
Ulale Kanjani?	21,717	4:09	2001-04-09
Umhlaba	21,294	4:28	2018-03-09
Amathwasa	21,275	5:09	2018-03-09
Wenozindaba	21,144	5:12	2008-10-27
Ningebaleke	21,029	4:09	2001-04-09
Khetha Eyakho	20,924	5:13	2008-10-27
Sashiyelwa oBaba	20,884	4:20	2023-03-31
Wathula Wathini	20,780	4:10	2005-04-11
Bamb' Ezakho	20,653	4:52	2007-10-15
Uyazi (feat. Thulani Manana)	20,495	3:42	2018-03-09
Amangqim’ngqimu	20,375	5:24	2023-03-31
Uthando Yini Kanti?	20,341	5:35	2020-12-18
Uzoyikhona Kanjani (feat. Abafana Basemawosi)	20,196	4:26	2018-03-09
Basizondelani	19,755	4:41	2018-03-09
Buphelile Manje	19,416	4:58	2008-10-27
Bayodlani	19,278	4:11	2005-04-11
Konakele	17,867	5:04	2020-12-24
Zinkani	17,245	2:59	2004-10-22
Inganono	16,174	5:35	2020-12-24
Wangiqhatha Nenyoka	16,139	4:22	2002-06-24
Kwamthakathi	16,134	4:29	2018-03-09
Inhlangano	15,951	3:21	2004-10-22
Sekusile	15,763	4:23	2003-10-17
Amashum' Amahlanu	15,634	4:19	2002-06-24
Umlomo	14,803	4:47	2014-08-22
Amasango	14,783	4:24	2002-06-24
Arrive Alive	14,734	4:17	2002-06-24
Izibotho	14,011	4:39	2018-03-09
Ifohle Kanjani	13,855	4:43	2007-10-15
Ngiyakushiya Mawulele	13,732	4:17	2003-10-17
Abanezono	13,417	4:34	2003-10-17
Imikhonto	13,343	4:04	2014-08-22
Inkolo, Kababa	13,305	4:33	2018-03-09
Insele	12,992	5:37	2011-10-24
Khuzeka	12,912	4:42	2003-10-17
Siyakhuleka	12,774	4:02	2015-05-29
Izondo Must Fall	12,487	4:30	2018-03-09
Awusiqath' Elingangibinda	12,223	4:20	2002-06-24
Umnyango	12,129	3:22	2004-10-22
Yithi Ongqo	12,084	4:21	2014-08-22
Kuyoba Mnandi (feat. Buhle Nhlangulela & Thulani Manana)	11,850	5:58	2014-08-22
Banathi Shaqa	11,753	4:42	2020-12-24
Inyoka Yedlozi	11,652	4:49	2023-03-31
Izulu	11,447	5:33	2014-08-22
Amashinga	10,857	5:16	2020-11-20
Ubaba Wenu	10,716	4:16	2014-08-22
Vuka Mthalane (feat. Abafana Basemawosi)	10,530	5:08	2018-03-09
Sukuma Zulu	10,428	5:27	2010-10-25
Imbuzi Nekhelha	10,251	2:43	2004-10-22
Iskweletu (feat. D Manana)	10,156	4:11	2016-11-25
24 December	9,945	4:49	2020-12-24
Inhlekisa	9,852	4:40	2002-06-24
Anginyu Kwesaba	9,730	4:22	2002-06-24
Vala Ingozi	9,659	5:20	2014-08-22
Amangqim’ngqimu	9,644	4:43	2023-03-31
Iqubule	9,586	3:34	2004-10-22
Ake Niyeke Ukukhuluma	9,547	5:02	2006-10-13
Ngiyekele Mama	9,541	4:27	2023-03-31
Amacala (feat. S Manana)	9,485	4:25	2016-11-25
Quma Sosha	9,422	4:14	2018-03-09
Ukukhuluma	9,359	3:29	2004-10-22
Wayinyathela (feat. S Mkhize)	9,250	3:43	2016-11-25
Usungishayile	8,900	3:20	2004-10-22
Akaveli	8,638	4:07	2018-03-09
Zijola Zonke	8,500	3:58	2018-03-09
Nkomo Zikababa	8,273	4:24	2020-12-24
Shumayela	8,190	4:49	2023-03-31
Iphut' Elikabani	8,122	4:20	2006-08-07
Iphuth' Elikabani	8,122	4:20	2002-06-24
Im'yalo Yami (feat. P Mthalane)	8,075	5:51	2016-11-25
Unenzondo	7,690	4:37	2018-03-09
Mbulaleni	7,645	4:46	2020-12-24
U.N.3	7,630	5:02	2020-12-24
Iziqudulu	7,212	4:34	2018-03-09
Ubangani Nami (feat. S Manana)	7,197	4:23	2016-11-25
Utshwala (feat. S Manana)	7,182	4:19	2016-11-25
Izinja	7,114	5:02	2023-03-31
Baba Kaboy (feat. P Mthalane)	7,022	4:24	2016-11-25
Bayaphela Abantu	6,972	4:51	2023-03-31
Itshitshi	6,936	3:21	2020-12-24
Nkosi Yam'	6,864	4:35	2020-12-24
Ulandela ILanga	6,864	5:40	2018-03-09
Wayithint' Inkayamba	6,645	4:42	2007-10-15
Isahluleki Somfazi	6,321	6:06	2018-03-09
Uma Uhlonipha	6,185	4:25	2024-11-15
Ngena Dlozi	6,029	5:36	2012-09-21
Amagoso (feat. Abafana Bamawosi)	5,953	5:05	2014-08-22
Angiyu Kwesaba	5,870	4:28	2003-09-22
Kudela Owaziyo	5,866	4:02	2015-05-29
Edolobheni	5,652	4:37	2020-12-24
Umjolo	5,235	4:02	2024-11-15
Vimb'Ezansi	4,264	7:02	2014-07-04
Vimb' Ezansi	4,264	7:02	2010-10-25
Isifebe	3,858	3:45	2024-11-15
Ngimdala	3,672	5:20	2024-11-15
Idl'Izizwe	3,631	3:46	2024-11-15
Wawuthi Kuyobanjani	3,424	6:08	2012-09-21
Akukho Nkunzi	3,331	5:41	2010-10-25
Mbibi	3,256	4:00	2011-10-24
uPoison (Remix)	3,166	5:55	2024-11-15
Wozani Ekhaya	3,161	6:07	2012-09-21
Inxeba Lendoda	3,068	4:50	2011-10-24
Kuqhuma Udalimede	2,999	4:50	2014-08-22
Igoli	2,897	3:40	2024-11-15
Ngeke Basehlule	2,863	4:18	2012-09-21
Angisenandaba	2,845	5:34	2012-09-21
Bam Bambile	2,780	5:36	2014-07-04
Bamu Bambile	2,780	5:36	2012-09-21
Ngiyesaba	2,772	5:02	2006-10-13
Ngagana Kulukhuni	2,656	4:14	2012-09-21
Bayayenzelela	2,634	5:41	2007-10-15
Ungenzenjani	2,632	5:00	2012-09-21
Ngisejele	2,622	5:01	2006-10-13
Wayenza Inkinga	2,572	5:35	2012-09-21
Amaloyo	2,545	4:00	2015-05-29
Nkosi Ngiyabonga	2,542	4:50	2010-10-25
Asoyana	2,372	6:45	2010-10-25
Wangithe Ngothuli	2,347	5:30	2014-08-22
Inhlinini	2,337	4:00	2011-10-24
Mhlobo Wami	2,271	4:08	2014-08-22
Ngiboniseni	2,192	4:37	2007-10-15
Mhlaba Kawunoni	2,073	4:00	2011-10-24
Wafa Washonaphi	1,996	4:03	2015-05-29
Ongangezwe Lakhe	1,967	4:06	2011-10-24
Izitha	1,957	5:40	2010-10-25
Kuyoze Kubenini	1,940	5:27	2012-09-21
Amagwababa	1,921	4:01	2011-10-24
India Beyiphika	1,903	4:28	2012-09-21
Lamaviywana	1,853	5:02	2006-10-13
Abaholi	1,835	6:22	2010-10-25
Ibambene Mahlandla	1,833	5:02	2006-10-13
Umaqethuka	1,774	5:01	2006-10-13
Vuk'uzenzele	1,742	3:50	2014-08-22
Izelelesi	1,727	4:02	2015-05-29
Ziyosengwa Yinkehli	1,709	5:02	2010-10-25
Mntomuhle	1,699	5:02	2006-10-13
Le Nkululeko	1,689	5:49	2007-10-15
Imphumela	1,688	5:37	2007-10-15
Inyosi	1,679	6:48	2010-10-25
Kwanele	1,624	4:15	2011-10-24
Ubalekelani	1,598	5:01	2006-10-13
Uyatatazela	1,591	5:15	2006-10-13
Uzungisize Mtanami	1,586	4:03	2015-05-29
Umbhulo	1,561	4:43	2011-10-24
Ubulal' Isizwe	1,558	5:14	2007-10-15
Amasiko Ethu	1,552	4:03	2015-05-29
Kuyahlekw' Emikhukhwini	1,547	4:32	2007-10-15
Isibani	1,487	4:58	2010-10-25
Usuthaphi	1,483	4:38	2007-10-15
Wemfowethi'	1,472	4:01	2015-05-29
Umuntu	1,435	5:56	2010-10-25
Asiyibambe	1,406	4:15	2011-10-24
Shembe	1,391	4:07	2011-10-24
Vuma Moya	1,374	4:10	2011-10-24
Ukukhul' Okuhle	1,365	4:31	2011-10-24
Yehlani Mabhungu	1,361	4:52	2007-10-15
Uyocashaphi	1,357	5:02	2006-10-13
Imkhuba Yakho	1,351	7:50	2010-10-25
Luyez' Usuku	1,325	5:35	2007-10-15
Ake Nibayeke	1,250	4:02	2015-05-29
Ubuyaphi	1,240	5:01	2006-10-13
Thul' Ulalele	1,215	4:16	2011-10-24
Uyathatha Kufa	1,202	4:10	2011-10-24
Ichwane Lenkanyamba	1,178	5:00	2011-10-24
We-yise Kamfana	1,158	4:00	2015-05-29
Ijoka Lensimbi	1,158	5:10	2011-10-24
Unyawo Ledada	1,154	4:08	2011-10-24
Uyadela Wen' Osulapho	1,146	5:01	2006-10-13
Fundani Bantabethu	1,065	5:01	2006-10-13
Umzondelani	1,042	4:03	2015-05-29
Umfazi Kadanki	< 1000	3:20	2014-07-04
Uthando	< 1000	3:59	2015-05-29