Lwandile Mtshali, professionally known as Lwah Ndlunkulu or Lwah The Ndlunkulu, is a talented South African singer and songwriter from Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. She rose to fame after signing with Nkabi Records, where she released her debut single “Ithuba”, a track that went on to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Though many first heard her on Big Zulu’s hit “uMuzi eSandton” in 2021, it was her debut single “Home” featuring Sjava, released in the same year, that truly began to establish her as a rising force in the music industry. With her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Lwah continues to carve out a space for herself among South Africa’s musical elite.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Lwah Ndlunkulu, born and raised in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, began her journey to stardom after moving to Johannesburg in 2020 during her Grade 11 year to live with her mother. This move marked a turning point in her life, placing her closer to the opportunities that would eventually launch her music career.

Before stepping into the spotlight, Lwah worked as a radio presenter at Hillbrow Radio Station and later took up a job at a club in Maboneng. It was while working at the club that she met music producer Celza, who invited her to visit Nkabi Records. This meeting led to her signing a record deal with the label.

Her official music debut came when she was featured on Big Zulu’s hit single “Umuzi eSandton” from his album Ichwane Lenyoka. The song became a chart-topping hit in South Africa, earning her national recognition. Later that same year, she released her single “Home” featuring Sjava, which further cemented her presence in the South African music scene.

Profile Summary

Full Name	Lwandile Mtshali
Nickname	Lwah Ndlunkulu / Lwah The Ndlunkulu
Gender	Female
Date of Birth	April 11, 2000
Birthplace	Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality	Black
Age	25 years old (2025)
Romantic Orientation	Heterosexual
Marital Status	Single
Ethnicity	Black
Profession	Singer and Songwriter
Genres	Afro-Pop
Years Active	2021 – Present
Record Label	Nkabi Records
Social Media Profiles	Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)

Career Achievements

Lwah Ndlunkulu continued her rise in the music industry with several impressive milestones following her debut. In 2022, she appeared on the joint Nkabi Records album Inkabi Nation alongside fellow label artists Xowla, Siya Ntuli, Big Zulu, and Mduduzi. That same year, she gained widespread recognition with the release of her breakthrough debut single “Ithuba” featuring Siya Ntuli. The song became a massive success and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Her momentum carried into 2023 with the release of “Ngiyeza” on January 20. The track made an immediate impact, charting across multiple platforms: reaching #2 on iTunes, #4 on Shazam, #5 on Apple Music, and #9 on Spotify during its first week. It too earned a Platinum certification from RiSA.

Lwah’s achievements were further celebrated at the 2023 Basadi in Music Awards, where she led with four nominations, including Song of the Year, Afro Pop Artist of the Year, and Artist of the Year.

On November 13, 2023, Lwah announced her highly anticipated debut studio album Imizwa, which officially dropped on November 24. The album debuted at number one on Spotify’s Top Albums Charts and gained over two million streams within just ten days of its release.

Songs

Albums

2023 – Imizwa

2024 – Imizwa (Deluxe)

Singles

2021 – Home

2022 – Voicemail

2022 – Ithuba

2023 – Ngiyeza

2023 – Ngikhathaekile

2023 – Eyami

2025 – Sweety Lavo

2025 – Mnakwethu

2025 – Isthombe