Imithente

Data updated on 2025-06-11 07:21:16 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

9.4 million

Updated on 2025-06-11

Date	Total plays
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

61,556

Followers

69,838

Top Cities

Johannesburg

18,759 listeners
Durban

14,904 listeners
Pretoria

8,283 listeners
Cape Town

8,452 listeners
Gauteng

3,241 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track	Plays	Duration	Release date
Simqonda Ngqo	765,348	5:48	2008-10-27
Intuthwane	731,540	4:57	2002-06-24
Upoison	666,755	4:04	2018-03-09
Isidikiselo	460,691	4:14	2001-04-09
Igazi Elibabayo	383,316	4:10	2005-04-11
Amathambo Kagogo	298,990	4:60	2024-11-08
S'kushaya Isdakwa	276,603	4:04	2023-02-24
Ubezothini	273,487	5:03	2008-10-27
Izulu	272,180	4:23	2018-03-09
Ngiyesaba Dlozi	225,645	4:19	2005-04-11
Insingizi	210,179	6:00	2005-04-11
Kumnyama Kuleziyantaba	190,818	4:12	2003-10-17
Qhude Manikiniki	174,954	4:10	2003-10-17
Adam	170,690	4:10	2005-04-11
Ayihlome	148,227	4:53	2008-10-27
Amanyala	129,238	4:29	2008-10-27
Uthuli Lwezichwe	121,047	4:49	2004-10-22
Silo Sikandaba	113,231	6:35	2020-12-24
Uyinsizwa Ngakini	110,857	4:37	2018-03-09
Isandlulane	109,860	4:20	2005-04-11
Ungiyane	109,293	5:23	2003-10-17
Inganono	101,103	5:26	2018-03-09
Amathinta	90,786	4:06	2003-10-17
Amalakazane	89,267	4:11	2005-04-11
Gilikiqi	89,210	2:60	2004-10-22
Lash' Igomora	78,480	5:04	2008-10-27
Asekhon' Amalahle ?	76,631	4:32	2018-03-09
Ngishayeni	71,643	4:28	2018-03-09
Wanqaba uZulu	69,350	5:09	2023-02-24
Awusay' Ebhodweni	68,027	4:20	2002-06-24
Ungashaya Bani (feat. S Mkhize)	59,067	4:55	2016-11-25
Hamba Sigilamkhuba	57,407	4:11	2001-04-09
Umfazi Kadanki	55,784	4:19	2004-10-22
Bayede (feat. Inyosi Goqozile)	54,546	8:58	2014-08-22
Ziyokhal' Emini	54,407	4:11	2001-04-09
Utshan' Obulele	52,435	4:40	2002-06-24
Jabula Mngoma	50,546	2:46	2004-10-22
Uchakide	50,545	4:10	2001-04-09
EYAMASOSHA	47,858	8:10	2021-08-31
Ekenibashaye	47,523	4:21	2003-10-17
Ithemba	45,537	5:07	2008-10-27
Amazondo	43,424	3:01	2004-10-22
Amabutho	42,659	4:35	2003-10-17
S'yamkhalela Uzulu	41,916	4:44	2018-03-09
Bakhanyisele	41,160	4:30	2021-09-04
Umuzi Kababa Omkhulu	40,744	4:31	2003-10-17
Uyibamba Ngophondo (feat. K Celekhulu)	39,404	3:60	2016-11-25
Amagundane	37,994	4:33	2018-03-09
Mgqogqoshe (feat. S Manana)	37,293	4:22	2016-11-25
Zinswelaboya	36,217	4:11	2001-04-09
Isway' Etiyeni	34,675	5:02	2008-10-27
Vumani	33,360	4:01	2001-04-09
Umvunisi	31,689	4:13	2001-04-09
Lashon' Ilanga	30,732	4:10	2005-04-11
Nake Zakho	29,952	4:27	2003-10-17
Zilima Kwakho	28,380	4:11	2014-08-22
Intuthuko	28,298	4:21	2008-10-27
Nokuzula (feat. Zakwe and WEZA)	27,604	4:49	2018-12-07
Uyakhala Umama	26,703	3:45	2014-08-22
Adam (Instrumental)	26,659	4:10	2005-04-11
Wangenz' Umuntu	25,586	4:50	2008-10-27
S'yawuvala Umlomo (feat. S Mkhize)	25,490	4:23	2016-11-25
Amalungelo	25,239	4:10	2005-04-11
I Last Number	25,118	4:11	2005-04-11
Ngizabalaze Kanzima	24,554	4:52	2008-10-27
Angikufun' Ukubulala	24,468	4:20	2002-06-24
Iqonyelw' Ezinye	23,088	4:10	2005-04-11
Umbhejezana	22,287	4:11	2001-04-09
Ibhodwe	22,102	3:51	2005-04-11
Vuka Mathambo	21,981	7:11	2012-09-21
Inkomo Kababa (feat. S Manana)	21,456	4:42	2016-11-25
Kuyosa Equmbile	21,005	4:59	2023-03-31
Iphi Imali? (Fu Ama Casanova)	20,887	4:33	2023-03-31
Amathwasa	20,605	5:09	2018-03-09
Umhlaba	20,533	4:28	2018-03-09
Ulale Kanjani?	20,395	4:09	2001-04-09
Wenozindaba	20,127	5:12	2008-10-27
Sashiyelwa oBaba	19,975	4:20	2023-03-31
Uyazi (feat. Thulani Manana)	19,930	3:42	2018-03-09
Uthando Yini Kanti?	19,890	5:35	2020-12-18
Khetha Eyakho	19,889	5:13	2008-10-27
Wathula Wathini	19,858	4:10	2005-04-11
Uzoyikhona Kanjani (feat. Abafana Basemawosi)	19,741	4:26	2018-03-09
Ningebaleke	19,699	4:09	2001-04-09
Amangqim’ngqimu	19,548	5:24	2023-03-31
Basizondelani	18,962	4:41	2018-03-09
Bamb' Ezakho	18,826	4:52	2007-10-15
Bayodlani	18,369	4:11	2005-04-11
Buphelile Manje	18,250	4:58	2008-10-27
Konakele	16,501	5:04	2020-12-24
Inganono	15,760	5:35	2020-12-24
Zinkani	15,598	2:59	2004-10-22
Kwamthakathi	15,570	4:29	2018-03-09
Wangiqhatha Nenyoka	15,227	4:22	2002-06-24
Inhlangano	15,110	3:21	2004-10-22
Sekusile	14,936	4:23	2003-10-17
Amashum' Amahlanu	14,848	4:19	2002-06-24
Umlomo	14,648	4:47	2014-08-22
Arrive Alive	14,045	4:17	2002-06-24
Amasango	13,863	4:24	2002-06-24
Ifohle Kanjani	13,813	4:43	2007-10-15
Izibotho	13,543	4:39	2018-03-09
Imikhonto	13,175	4:04	2014-08-22
Ngiyakushiya Mawulele	13,159	4:17	2003-10-17
Insele	12,883	5:37	2011-10-24
Abanezono	12,843	4:34	2003-10-17
Siyakhuleka	12,763	4:02	2015-05-29
Inkolo, Kababa	12,460	4:33	2018-03-09
Khuzeka	12,283	4:42	2003-10-17
Yithi Ongqo	11,985	4:21	2014-08-22
Izondo Must Fall	11,962	4:30	2018-03-09
Kuyoba Mnandi (feat. Buhle Nhlangulela & Thulani Manana)	11,597	5:58	2014-08-22
Awusiqath' Elingangibinda	11,453	4:20	2002-06-24
Umnyango	11,427	3:22	2004-10-22
Inyoka Yedlozi	11,407	4:49	2023-03-31
Izulu	11,318	5:33	2014-08-22
Banathi Shaqa	11,315	4:42	2020-12-24
Ubaba Wenu	10,604	4:16	2014-08-22
Amashinga	10,537	5:16	2020-11-20
Sukuma Zulu	9,952	5:27	2010-10-25
Vuka Mthalane (feat. Abafana Basemawosi)	9,725	5:08	2018-03-09
Vala Ingozi	9,586	5:20	2014-08-22
24 December	9,551	4:49	2020-12-24
Amangqim’ngqimu	9,506	4:43	2023-03-31
Ngiyekele Mama	9,464	4:27	2023-03-31
Imbuzi Nekhelha	9,407	2:43	2004-10-22
Iskweletu (feat. D Manana)	9,306	4:11	2016-11-25
Ake Niyeke Ukukhuluma	9,208	5:02	2006-10-13
Inhlekisa	9,181	4:40	2002-06-24
Anginyu Kwesaba	9,136	4:22	2002-06-24
Amacala (feat. S Manana)	9,017	4:25	2016-11-25
Iqubule	9,006	3:34	2004-10-22
Quma Sosha	8,915	4:14	2018-03-09
Ukukhuluma	8,821	3:29	2004-10-22
Wayinyathela (feat. S Mkhize)	8,629	3:43	2016-11-25
Usungishayile	8,113	3:20	2004-10-22
Shumayela	8,098	4:49	2023-03-31
Zijola Zonke	8,015	3:58	2018-03-09
Akaveli	7,997	4:07	2018-03-09
Nkomo Zikababa	7,860	4:24	2020-12-24
Iphut' Elikabani	7,722	4:20	2006-08-07
Iphuth' Elikabani	7,722	4:20	2002-06-24
Im'yalo Yami (feat. P Mthalane)	7,552	5:51	2016-11-25
U.N.3	7,339	5:02	2020-12-24
Mbulaleni	7,319	4:46	2020-12-24
Unenzondo	7,225	4:37	2018-03-09
Izinja	7,049	5:02	2023-03-31
Bayaphela Abantu	6,910	4:51	2023-03-31
Utshwala (feat. S Manana)	6,829	4:19	2016-11-25
Iziqudulu	6,797	4:34	2018-03-09
Ubangani Nami (feat. S Manana)	6,774	4:23	2016-11-25
Itshitshi	6,583	3:21	2020-12-24
Baba Kaboy (feat. P Mthalane)	6,518	4:24	2016-11-25
Ulandela ILanga	6,514	5:40	2018-03-09
Nkosi Yam'	6,426	4:35	2020-12-24
Wayithint' Inkayamba	6,339	4:42	2007-10-15
Isahluleki Somfazi	5,973	6:06	2018-03-09
Amagoso (feat. Abafana Bamawosi)	5,878	5:05	2014-08-22
Ngena Dlozi	5,859	5:36	2012-09-21
Kudela Owaziyo	5,853	4:02	2015-05-29
Angiyu Kwesaba	5,636	4:28	2003-09-22
Uma Uhlonipha	5,624	4:25	2024-11-15
Edolobheni	5,341	4:37	2020-12-24
Umjolo	4,809	4:02	2024-11-15
Vimb'Ezansi	4,194	7:02	2014-07-04
Vimb' Ezansi	4,194	7:02	2010-10-25
Isifebe	3,613	3:45	2024-11-15
Idl'Izizwe	3,494	3:46	2024-11-15
Ngimdala	3,457	5:20	2024-11-15
Wawuthi Kuyobanjani	3,352	6:08	2012-09-21
Akukho Nkunzi	3,298	5:41	2010-10-25
Mbibi	3,151	4:00	2011-10-24
Wozani Ekhaya	3,097	6:07	2012-09-21
Inxeba Lendoda	2,987	4:50	2011-10-24
Kuqhuma Udalimede	2,871	4:50	2014-08-22
uPoison (Remix)	2,857	5:55	2024-11-15
Ngeke Basehlule	2,821	4:18	2012-09-21
Angisenandaba	2,782	5:34	2012-09-21
Igoli	2,769	3:40	2024-11-15
Bam Bambile	2,726	5:36	2014-07-04
Bamu Bambile	2,726	5:36	2012-09-21
Ngiyesaba	2,661	5:02	2006-10-13
Ngisejele	2,549	5:01	2006-10-13
Ungenzenjani	2,547	5:00	2012-09-21
Bayayenzelela	2,545	5:41	2007-10-15
Ngagana Kulukhuni	2,528	4:14	2012-09-21
Wayenza Inkinga	2,510	5:35	2012-09-21
Amaloyo	2,493	4:00	2015-05-29
Nkosi Ngiyabonga	2,442	4:50	2010-10-25
Asoyana	2,338	6:45	2010-10-25
Inhlinini	2,304	4:00	2011-10-24
Wangithe Ngothuli	2,235	5:30	2014-08-22
Mhlobo Wami	2,183	4:08	2014-08-22
Ngiboniseni	2,167	4:37	2007-10-15
Mhlaba Kawunoni	2,049	4:00	2011-10-24
Wafa Washonaphi	1,983	4:03	2015-05-29
Izitha	1,919	5:40	2010-10-25
Ongangezwe Lakhe	1,900	4:06	2011-10-24
Kuyoze Kubenini	1,897	5:27	2012-09-21
Amagwababa	1,875	4:01	2011-10-24
India Beyiphika	1,862	4:28	2012-09-21
Lamaviywana	1,818	5:02	2006-10-13
Ibambene Mahlandla	1,759	5:02	2006-10-13
Abaholi	1,736	6:22	2010-10-25
Umaqethuka	1,731	5:01	2006-10-13
Izelelesi	1,718	4:02	2015-05-29
Vuk'uzenzele	1,693	3:50	2014-08-22
Ziyosengwa Yinkehli	1,676	5:02	2010-10-25
Imphumela	1,667	5:37	2007-10-15
Le Nkululeko	1,663	5:49	2007-10-15
Mntomuhle	1,663	5:02	2006-10-13
Inyosi	1,637	6:48	2010-10-25
Uzungisize Mtanami	1,577	4:03	2015-05-29
Ubalekelani	1,572	5:01	2006-10-13
Kwanele	1,568	4:15	2011-10-24
Uyatatazela	1,551	5:15	2006-10-13
Ubulal' Isizwe	1,546	5:14	2007-10-15
Amasiko Ethu	1,544	4:03	2015-05-29
Kuyahlekw' Emikhukhwini	1,531	4:32	2007-10-15
Umbhulo	1,528	4:43	2011-10-24
Isibani	1,460	4:58	2010-10-25
Wemfowethi'	1,453	4:01	2015-05-29
Umuntu	1,416	5:56	2010-10-25
Asiyibambe	1,373	4:15	2011-10-24
Usuthaphi	1,367	4:38	2007-10-15
Shembe	1,351	4:07	2011-10-24
Ukukhul' Okuhle	1,341	4:31	2011-10-24
Vuma Moya	1,338	4:10	2011-10-24
Yehlani Mabhungu	1,336	4:52	2007-10-15
Imkhuba Yakho	1,328	7:50	2010-10-25
Luyez' Usuku	1,301	5:35	2007-10-15
Uyocashaphi	1,284	5:02	2006-10-13
Ubuyaphi	1,219	5:01	2006-10-13
Ake Nibayeke	1,216	4:02	2015-05-29
Thul' Ulalele	1,189	4:16	2011-10-24
Uyathatha Kufa	1,176	4:10	2011-10-24
Ichwane Lenkanyamba	1,158	5:00	2011-10-24
We-yise Kamfana	1,153	4:00	2015-05-29
Ijoka Lensimbi	1,130	5:10	2011-10-24
Unyawo Ledada	1,118	4:08	2011-10-24
Uyadela Wen' Osulapho	1,103	5:01	2006-10-13
Fundani Bantabethu	1,037	5:01	2006-10-13
Umfazi Kadanki	< 1000	3:20	2014-07-04
Umzondelani	< 1000	4:03	2015-05-29
Uthando	< 1000	3:59	2015-05-29