‘Makhanj’ born Mbali Kanyisile Makanya is a vocalist & songwriter from Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She grew up in a number of provinces, due to moving a lot with her family which aided her love for genre blending & ability to collaborate with artists all over the continent.
She featured on ‘Possible’ by DBN Gogo, Musa Keys and Dinho as well as on Kelvin Momo’s record-breaking albums ‘Kurhula’ & ‘Amukelani’. You’ll find her on ‘Khawleza’, ‘Imikhuleko’ ‘Ikhaya Lam & Emaphupeni with songstress Babalwa M.
She’s collaborated with heavyweight producers Kabza De Small, Abidoza, Mdu aka TRP, Gaba Canal & Sfarzo RTee on their hit record ‘Bawo Vula’.
As a songwriter she’s collaborated with a number of artists most notable being Grammy award winner, Tyla.
Her debut Amapiano EP, ‘Ntyatyambo’ is out & available on all DSP’s.
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