Umanji

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Maruti Johannes Nkuna, known professionally as Umanji, was a South African Afro pop and Afro soul musician born in 1968 in Zebediela. He served in the South African Police Force for eight years before beginning his music career. Umanji released his debut studio album, Moloi, in 1999, which received a nomination for best newcomer at the South African Music Awards. Subsequent recordings included the studio albums Wantolobela (2001) and Ndlala (2003). He received the 2005 South African Music Award for Best Male Composer for a track on Ndlala. In 2006, Umanji was diagnosed with tuberculosis and confirmed he was HIV-positive in 2007. He accused the label Sony BMG of terminating his contract due to his health status. Umanji died from AIDS-related causes on February 26, 2008.

Top tracks

01	Mhani (Mother)	Umanji	Moloi			05:58
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
03	Moloi	Umanji	Moloi			06:01
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna

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Discography

Albums

Remembering

(P) 2012 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd: 03-08-2012

Remembering

01	Moloi (Remix)	Umanji	Remembering			05:13
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
02	Butirisenga (Remix)	Umanji	Remembering			04:25
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
03	Mhani (Mother)	Umanji	Remembering			05:58
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
04	Batshwareng (Remix)	Umanji	Remembering			05:27
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
05	Moruti Sumba	Umanji	Remembering			04:53
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
06	Baloi (Remix)	Umanji	Remembering			04:19
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
07	Ajoni	Umanji	Remembering			06:17
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji

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The Collection

(P) 2006 Heita! Music Entertainment (Pty) Ltd: 06-08-2006

The Collection

01	Moloi	Umanji	The Collection			05:57
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
02	Moruti Sumba	Umanji	The Collection			04:51
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
03	Makoko	Umanji	The Collection			05:02
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
04	U Tekele Mani	Umanji	The Collection			05:02
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
05	Maria	Umanji	The Collection			05:47
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
06	Swikukwani (Chicklets)	Umanji	The Collection			05:18
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
07	Hahani (Aunty)	Umanji	The Collection			05:34
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna

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O Baba O Re Ha!

(P) 2004 South Africa: 08-11-2004

O Baba O Re Ha!

01	O baba O Re Ha!	Umanji	O Baba O Re Ha!			04:18
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
02	Tlhogomelani	Umanji	O Baba O Re Ha!			05:26
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
03	Moruti Sumba	Umanji	O Baba O Re Ha!			04:53
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
04	Ajoni	Umanji	O Baba O Re Ha!			06:17
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
05	Dikotsi	Umanji	O Baba O Re Ha!			04:10
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
06	Ava Swikoti	Umanji	O Baba O Re Ha!			05:07
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji
07	Kutitimela	Umanji	O Baba O Re Ha!			05:14
	Writer: Umanji / Composers: Umanji

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Ndlala

(P) 2003 BMG Africa (Pty) Limited: 17-06-2003

Ndlala

01	Ndlala	Umanji	Ndlala			05:54
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
02	Maleko	Umanji	Ndlala			05:20
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
03	N'Wama Willi	Umanji	Ndlala			05:58
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
04	Uni Randza Ngovu	Umanji	Ndlala			05:04
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
05	U Tekele Mani	Umanji	Ndlala			05:01
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
06	Umanji	Umanji	Ndlala			05:19
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
07	Maria	Umanji	Ndlala			05:46
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna

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Wantolobela

(P) 2001 BMG Africa (Pty) Ltd: 13-11-2001

Wantolobela

01	Ninuna Wa Wena	Umanji	Wantolobela			05:31
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
02	Makoko	Umanji	Wantolobela			05:05
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
03	Morakane	Umanji	Wantolobela			05:16
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
04	Kutekiwa	Umanji	Wantolobela			05:50
	Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
05	Wantolobela	Umanji	Wantolobela			04:05
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
06	Un'wana Na Un'wana	Umanji	Wantolobela			04:47
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
07	Xin'wana Na Xin'wana	Umanji	Wantolobela			05:19
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna

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Moloi

(P) 1999 BMG Africa (Pty) Ltd: 08-06-1999

Moloi

01	Mhani (Mother)	Umanji	Moloi			05:58
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
02	Hamba Nges Timela (Go By Train)	Umanji	Moloi			04:59
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
03	Moloi	Umanji	Moloi			06:01
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
04	Butirisenga (Brother Risenga)	Umanji	Moloi			06:10
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
05	Swikukwani (Chicklets)	Umanji	Moloi			05:21
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
06	Nsati (Woman)	Umanji	Moloi			04:29
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna
07	Nkatanga (My Wife)	Umanji	Moloi			03:54
	Writer: Johannes Umanji Nkuna / Composers: Johannes Umanji Nkuna

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Singles

Mhani (Remix)

℗ 2024 Persistent Records (Pty) Ltd: 06-12-2024

Mhani (Remix)

01	Mhani (Remix)	Jay Nunez Beats	Mhani (Remix)			05:19
	Writer: Maruti Johannes Nkuna / Composers: Tlhomamo Billy Bradley Sojane

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Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1

(P) 2015 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd: 05-02-2016

Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1

01	2 Bob	Malaika	Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1			06:20
	Writer: M. Mholo - B. Nchang - J. Ndaba - G. Pilane / Composers: M. Mholo - B. Nchang - J. Ndaba - G. Pilane
02	Palafala (feat. S'bu)	TKZEE	Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1			06:41
	Writer: Z. Bala - K. Mabalane - T. Tshabalala / Composers: Z. Bala - K. Mabalane - T. Tshabalala
03	Thanayi	Hugh Masekela	Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1			05:31
	Writer: Nomonde P. Sihawu / Composers: Nomonde P. Sihawu
04	Destiny	Malaika	Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1			07:22
	Writer: Bongani Nchang - Godfrey Pilane / Composers: Bongani Nchang - Godfrey Pilane
05	Hamba	Lira	Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1			04:12
	Writer: Lerato Molapo - Victor Mngomezulu - Tshepo Sekele - H. Sebula / Composers: Lerato Molapo - Victor Mngomezulu - Tshepo Sekele - H. Sebula
06	Angelina	Caiphus Semenya	Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1			06:28
	Writer: Caiphus Semenya - C. Charles / Composers: Caiphus Semenya - C. Charles
07	Batsumi	Jonas Gwangwa	Mzansi Greatest All-Time Megahits, Vol. 1			09:10
	Writer: Jonas Gwangwa / Composers: Jonas Gwangwa

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