Lindokuhle Magedezi, popularly known by his stage name; Mlindo The Vocalist has had a big and successful year that earns him the title of music’s biggest break-out solo act of 2018.

His album released in September, titled ‘Emakhaya’, with hit tracks such as ‘Macala’ and ‘Imoto’ as well as guest appearances by Kwesta and Sjava just went gold.

“The album is inspired by a lot of things such as my granny and the stories she used to tell me. Situations that I saw with my uncles growing up with their love lives, I drew inspiration from that as well. Problems that the youth is facing,” he says.




Mlindo The Vocalist was discovered by DJ Maphorisa of the Uhuru fame on the internet in February. Together with his younger brother on keyboard, they used to release covers of hit songs. Before he knew it, he was in studio recording his smash hit ‘AmaBlesser’ and the rest is history.

“I always had hopes that someday someone will recognize me, but I never thought it would be on this level. This has been way over my expectations,” he says.




Mlindo The Vocalist started making music at age 16. Before his music breakthrough he was about to obtain his Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Zululand.

“I dropped out this year and was doing my final year. I wouldn’t go back to complete it, but I will study something else. I really didn’t like it. It was something that my parents forced me to do,” he shares.

Mlindo’s musical inspirations are Simphiwe Dana and The Soil. He would like to collaborate with local rapper Riky Rick and Zimbabwean great Oliver Mtukudzi.