Benny Mayengani biography, age, wife, profile & birthday

Benny Mayengani (born Bennet Skheto Baloyi; 11th January 1978 in Limpopo) is a South African artist and politician.

He has grown to be among the list of the most prominent Xitsonga artists in the country.

The artist has dropped hit songs that made waves in the South African music industry.

His career did not end in the entertainment scene, rather he entered into politics making him grow strong.

Profile

Benny Mayengani biography
Benny is a popular South African politician and musician.
Name Bennet Skheto Baloyi
Age 42 years old
Nationality South African
Date of birth 11 January 1978
Place of birth Tzaneen region, Limpopo Province
Gender Male
Profession Politician, musician
Wife Cynthia Ngobeni
Birthday January 11th

Age

His date of birth is on the 11th of January 1978 and the place of birth is in the Tzaneen region, Limpopo Province, South Africa. 

Benny Mayengani is 42 years old and celebrates his birthday every year on January 11th.

Wife

Benny Mayengani is married to Cynthia Ngobeni, his long-term girlfriend.

In 2019, Benny paid lobola, sometimes referred to as “bride wealth”. The couple had a bridal traditional family welcoming ceremony in the village of Shawela in Limpopo. 

Career

In 2011, he made it on the ‘list of most prominent Xitsonga artists’ upon dropping his debut album ‘Tiba Ben’.

He has collaborated with many heavyweights in the music industry. He was worked with Mr. Jambatani, Prince Ranghani, Joe Shirimani, and Vana Va Ndoda.

At the Xitsonga Music Awards, he received nominations for three (3) awards in 2013.

He was nominated for ‘Best Xitsonga Male Artist’, ‘Best Xitsonga Popular Song of the Year’, and ‘Best Xitsonga Album of the Year’.

Politics

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In 2016, Benny made history and became the first Tsonga musician to be an official of the Johannesburg Chamber.

He occupied the position of PR Councilor for Johannesburg city under the Economic Freedom Fighters. After three years of service, in 2019, he quit the position.

In February the following year, 2020, he joined the African National Congress. He was being welcomed by Stanley Chupu Mathabatha, ANC Limpopo chair.



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