Mizo Phyll
| Mizo Phyll | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Livhuwani Takalani Audrey Ratshiungo October 18, 1986 Shayandima, Venda, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Other names | Mizo Phyll |
| Occupation | Singer-Songwriter |
| Years active | 2007-present |
Mizo Phyll (born Livhuwani Takalani Aubrey Ratshiungo, 18 October 1986 in Shayandima, Venda, Limpopo, South Africa) is a South African hip-hop artist. He is noted as one of the most significant rappers in the Tshivenḓa language.[1][2]
Career
Mizo Phyll began his career in 2007 with Madhouse Entertainment, recording his hit album Mapubungwe featuring the hit song "Vimba" which, as of April 2015, still receives popular airplay. Mapubungwe also featured Mizo Phyll's hit "Tshikandeledzi" which was nominated for best Tshivenda hip-hop single at the SATMA awards 2009.[3]
In 2012, Mizo Phyll won a TSHIMA Award (presented by SABC) for best Tshivenḓa Hip Hop.[4] and in 2015, Mizo won Best Hip Hop award at FAME Awards.[5]
References
- ↑ Mukwevho, Tshifhiwa (24 April 2014). "Social success for hip hop artist". Limpopo Mirror.
- ↑ "Why hip-hop is not lost in translation". Sowetan Live. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ↑ "Mizo Phyll bio". ReverbNation.
- ↑ "2012 TSHIMA Awards".
- ↑ http://www.polokwanecity.co.za/fame-sa-awards-2015-full-list-of-winners/
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