Nongoma of Amawele ka MamTshawe Music Group - Video
PUBLISHED:  Sep 27, 2014
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Masibulele “Nongoma” Gompo

Masibulele “Nongoma” Gompo is originally from Centane in the locality of Feni, small village called Maxhama, under chief Dalibhunga. Nongoma’s clan name is Mgwevu, Zulu, S’khomo, Tshangisa. Nongoma’s biological father is Nomhamhane Gompo. He was also a guitar man during his time. Nomhamhane was also well known in the local areas during his period. Nongoma have had started with his traditional music at early ages while he was still 11 years of age. He used to play his man made guitar with three (3) strings “Igongqo le oil elinesinkala ezintathu”. In 1994 Nongoma continues with his talent however in 1997 the community youth particularly boys noticed that Nongoma has high-quality skills with his guitar. He had been requested to play his guitar during circumcision period. During these periods he had advanced his skills by playing six (6) strings guitar. Nongoma is a big fan, supporter of the late Mfazi Omnyama.

In 2003 he form part of the group called Yizo-Yizo at Thyali Senior Secondary School. The first album was recorded by South African Broad Cast in collaboration with Department of Arts and Culture. The first title album was named “Tshangisa kaS’khomo”. Nongoma was the leader of the group that was why it was named by his clan name. Nongoma dropped out from school in 2003 while he was doing standard eight (8), because of family difficulties. He had to go to Gauteng province South West Township (SOWETO) at White City to search for work. He never left behind his guitar because in 2004, Nongoma furthermore with his good work recorded his first solo album “Phuma Langa”. He never stop and reiterate with his excellent work, in 2007 he recorded his second album “Imali yeGazi”.

Life in the music industry was not easy at all for this young talent guitar man. He was partially working in the factory industry. He had to practice and did have enough time to market his good work, different companies come and promise to help this young talent guitar man to sell and market his-quality of work he has done. Unfortunately life couldn’t be gone according to his plans and wishes because of financial difficulties he had faced with back at home and where he was currently residing. Nongoma is currently working in the furnisher shop in Booysen in the Johannesburg city. He is still stays at White City in Soweto. He is working as a plating specialist.
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