Bhekumuzi born 1961 in KwaZulu Natal joined a Mbaqanga group in 1980 joined the called Oshimi, and recorded two albums with the group before going solo. He than met well-known producer Tom Mkhize, who converted his sound to Maskandi not knowing that this would be the catalyst for his solo career and elevate him instantly to super star status. Bhekumuzi chose his own style, dropping the traditional skins for a slicker, more sophisticated look, perming his hair and dressing in the finest clothes, instead of opting for the same look as his peers. Never compromising his career path, his albums reached gold, platinum and multi-platinum status with little effort other than his love of great music.
His poetry and whimsical lyrical approach has always been his calling and continue to rake in the fans but the most alluring aspect of his music is the ability to make people dance and as long as people want to have a good time in South Africa, Bhekumuzi will always be on top of the playlist.