“Isithembu” by Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo is a culturally rich South African project that blends the rustic soul of Maskandi with contemporary Afropop and modern production. The album places strong emphasis on storytelling, expressive vocals and the preservation of Zulu identity while still giving the music a fresh, accessible sound.
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu and MaWhoo recently appeared on Ngijabule featuring Feza.
Across the project, Lwah Ndlunkulu and MaWhoo explore love, relationships, family, tradition, spirituality, cultural pride and modern life. Their contrasting vocal styles complement each other beautifully, with Lwah bringing a more earthy, Maskandi-rooted character while MaWhoo adds softer melodic textures. Collaborations with Mthandeni SK, Siya Ntuli, Feza, Litshepe Lr and Izingane Zoma further strengthen the album’s connection to South African musical heritage.
The album moves between celebratory, emotional and reflective moments, with tracks such as “Distance,” “Iso Ngeso,” “Ngijabule,” “Woolies,” “Izinto Zedlozi” and “Ungalobolile” showcasing different sides of the project. The result is a body of work that feels deeply rooted in culture while embracing contemporary African sounds.
Overall, Isithembu is a soulful and culturally grounded album that celebrates heritage, womanhood, love and identity through the meeting of traditional Maskandi and modern Afropop. It presents Zulu Queens as a compelling collaboration with a sound that feels both authentic and contemporary.
ALBUM: Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Isithembu
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Izinto Zedlozi
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Phephela (feat. Siya Ntuli)
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Isikhwele
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu, MaWhoo & Feza – Distance
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Iso Ngeso
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Umanqoba
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Ingezo
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Vela
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Ngijabule (feat. Feza)
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Thimomo
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Ihawu Lesiqhawaga (feat. Izingane Zoma & Siya Ntuli)
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Woolies (feat. Mthandeni SK)
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Lesotho (feat. Litshepe Lr)
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Ungalobolile
Zulu Queens, Lwah Ndlunkulu & MaWhoo – Paris ne Gucci
