Born Thandeka Ngema in Eshowe, Kwazulu Natal, MaWhoo is a dynamic female performer with a distinct voice that sets her apart from her peers. Her emphatic, emotionally resonant, and spiritually-indented messaging has made her a go-to vocalist for many esteemed producers. Like many aspiring musicians, she harnessed her gift through singing at church and family gatherings but began to pursue it as a career at 11 years old,

In 2021/2, MaWhoo started releasing her music independently and also scored massive hits with the globe-trotting Master KG ("Ngiyamthanda"), DJ Maphorisa and Visca’s "Shona Kwelanga" and Sam Deep ("Thokoza"). Towards the tail end of 2022, she released her aptly-titled debut EP, WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE, as a way to fully showcase her prowess. The featured collaborators on the project include heavyweights like DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Major League DJz, and Sam Deep. The songstress closed the year with two features on Kelvin Momo’s chart-topping album Amukelani.