From catching taxis to gigs to Metro FM Awards: MaWhoo reflects on her rise.

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Amapiano vocalist MaWhoo has gone from catching taxis to her very first gigs in 2022 to becoming one of the most nominated artists at this year’s Metro FM Awards.

Known for hits like Bengicela, Uzizwa Kanjan, Thokoza and Amabhoza, the 31-year-old singer has steadily carved out a unique space in the industry, recently embracing sounds like lekompo and 3-step to cement her place as one of the country’s most sought-after vocalists.

Speaking to Sowetan, MaWhoo opened up about her rise to stardom, her spirituality, and what it means to finally feel seen, describing her Metro FM Awards nominations as a defining moment in her career.
17 Mar English South Africa News

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