A Triumphant Return After “Uzizwa Kanjan”
Following the emotional resonance of her previous single, MaWhoo returned on 13 June with “Bengicela” — a powerful collaboration with GL_Ceejay, Thukuthela, and Jazzworx.
#1 Across the Board: Chart-Topping Impact
Upon release, “Bengicela” shot to #1 on the South African BMAT chart, leading both the Top 200 Tracks and the Top 100 Local ZA Tracks.
It also reached #1 on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Audiomack, and Shazam — a rare all-platform sweep achieved purely through organic support.
National Radio & TikTok Takeover
The track landed at #4 on the South African Radio Chart, maintaining a stronghold in the national top 5.
On TikTok, over 400,000 user creations and more than 227 million views have transformed “Bengicela” into a cultural moment.
A Record-Breaking Milestone on Spotify
MaWhoo became the first South African female artist to replace herself at #1 on Spotify’s Daily Chart, with “Bengicela” overtaking her own “Uzizwa Kanjan.”
The Sound of a Prayer in Motion
Built on a 3-Step amapiano rhythm and guided by MaWhoo’s celestial voice, “Bengicela” is a heartfelt cry for hope and healing.
GL_Ceejay and Thukuthela bring emotional harmony, while Jazzworx crafts an ethereal, spiritual soundscape.
More Than a Song — A Movement
With over 6 million streams to date, “Bengicela” is both a musical and spiritual force — a dancefloor prayer ministering to body and soul.
A Voice That Heals
MaWhoo, born Thandeka Nontobeko Ngema in Eshowe, KZN, continues to inspire through introspective music. From her breakout “Umshado” to this new anthem, she bridges sacred truth with sonic beauty.
A Message of Gratitude
“I’m deeply humbled by the love Bengicela has received,”
shares MaWhoo.
“To know that something so personal and prayerful is resonating with so many people means everything to me.”
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“Bengicela” is available on all major platforms: Listen Here
