Murumba Pitch Biography, Real Name and Songs

Murumba Pitch is a South African Amapiano music group headlined by the duo of Emmanuel Mathye and Khathutshelo Innocent Mongolo, who are 28 and 22 years old, respectively. 

Murumba Pitch’s music is characterized by catchy refrains, vivid instrumentation, and thought-provoking lyrics that touch on various topics, including love, society, and personal growth. In addition to their musical endeavors, Emmanuel and Khathutshelo are passionate about leveraging their influence to create a positive impact. They incorporate elements of Afro-pop, R&B, and dance music in their tracks, delighting audiences around the world.

Who Is Murumba Pitch?

Murumba Pitch is a musical band that consists of the duo Emmanuel Mathye and Khathutshelo Innocent Mongolo. Both of them are the songwriters and lead vocalists of the group.

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Emmanuel, known as Maeywon, was born on February 24, 1996, while Innocent was born on July 18, 2001. The former is 28 years old currently, while the latter is 22 years old.

Other members are bass guitarist Timothy Lindani Ratshitanga, DJ Lufuno ‘Gene Crossta’ Nevhudogwa, and lead guitarist Phindulo Nedohe.

Murumba Pitch’s Real Name

The real names of the Murumba Pitch music duo are Emmanuel Mathye and Khathutshelo Innocent Mongolo. However, they are popularly known by their stage name, Murumba Pitch.

Where Is Murumba Pitch From?

Khathutshelo Innocent Mangolo hails from Mpumalanga, while Emmanuel Mathye, also known as Manu, grew up in the city of Shayandima in Limpopo and later moved to Gauteng Pretoria.

The two share one thing in common – they developed a keen interest in music right from their early years. Both of them sang for their churches while growing up. The two got connected through music and have been residing in Pretoria.

A Look at Their Flourishing Musical Career

Mathye and Innocent are highly talented singers and dancers, with Mathye having remarkable singing and songwriting talent and Innocent demonstrating exceptional dance skills in various styles, including contemporary, hip-hop, and traditional African.

Their dedication to their craft, creativity, and passion have helped them become respected amapiano stars in the industry. Through their artistry and ability to captivate audiences, the duo has been able to make an impact in the music industry as singers, songwriters, producers, and performers.

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They have been able to blend their talents to create melodic compositions and infectious beats that are well-received by listeners in SA and beyond. Their performances have reached audiences across Africa as they’ve performed in countries such as Kenya, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Tanzania, among others.

The Amapiano stars effortlessly engage listeners and give stirring performances thanks to their seductive vocals and alluring on-stage presence. Murumba Pitch has amassed an expanding fan base and received critical recognition in the South African music scene –  thanks to its mesmerizing performances and indisputable talent.

Through its music, the group hopes to inspire, encourage, and delight people everywhere. The South African performers have collaborated with numerous other regional musicians since they debuted, including DJ Stokie, De Mthuda, Kammu Dee, Mellow & Sleazy, and Daliwonga.

Recently, Sony Music and Murumba Pitch agreed to a mind-blowing record agreement. The super-talented singers use their influence to bring about change and open up chances for others through their involvement in humanitarian organizations and community efforts outside of music.

Murumba Pitch’s Discography

Murumba Pitch has a good number of songs under their belt. Here’s a list of the group’s new songs.

Murumba Pitch’s New Songs

• Danko
• Ziyakhala
• Unga Jumpisi
• Hamba Juba
• Khokho
•  Zolo Lam
• Esangweni
• Wena Dali
• Imvula
• Deep Kinda Loving

Murumba Pitch’s Collaborative Albums

• Sia Mzizi & Murumba Pitch – Thando Lwethu
• Cheez Beezy & Murumba Pitch – Danko ft. Tee Jay
• DJ Tira – Korobela ft. Murumba Pitch, Q Twins & Skillz
• Lady Amar & Starr Healer – Emuva ft. Murumba Pitch & T-Man SA
• Oskido & X-Wise – Tirela ft. Murumba Pitch & OX Sounds
• KLY – Hello Ft Murumba Pitch & Mafikizolo
• Nkosazana Daughter – Ngeke ft. Sir Trill & Murumba Pitch
• Sol Phenduka – iJager ft. Murumba Pitch, Marsey, Fab G & Omit ST
• Major League DJz And Murumba Pitch – ‘Lotto’ Visuals
• Murumba Pitch & Omit ST – Wena Dali Ft. Dinky Kunene, Buhle Sax & Soa Mattrix

Murumba Pitch’s Album

The musical band has released about three successful albums so far. They are already working on dropping more soon, and their fans are already excited about the news.

• New Beginnings – 2023
• Horumar – 2022
• Obrigado – 2022

What Happened To Murumba Pitch’s Eye?

One of the Murumba Picth duo, Innocent Mongolo, has a problem with his eyes, which makes it impossible for him to see clearly with his two eyes.

No one knows the exact cause of his condition and when it occurred. His eyes have been that way right from the time he broke into mainstream success. He hasn’t talked about it publicly, and he mostly wears black sunglasses.

However, on or two occasions, he’s been seen wearing transparent eyeglasses that make it easy for everyone to notice his eye condition.

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There are speculations that he has lazy eyes, a medical condition known as amblyopia. Uncertainty surrounds his eye condition.

Is Murumba Pitch A Group or a Duo?

Murumba is a music group. However, Emmanuel Mathye and Innocent Mongolo are the faces of the music band. The band was established in 2012 by Venda music producer and rapper Chifo Charge, who then handed it over to Emmanuel Mathye as its leader.

Innocent subsequently joined and has been pushing the group forward with his stellar singing and songwriting skills. Other members of the group are bass guitarist Timothy Lindani Ratshitanga, DJ Lufuno ‘Gene Crossta’ Nevhudogwa, and lead guitarist Phindulo Nedohe.

Murumba Pitch’s Net Worth

Murumba Pitch’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 to $5 million. However, Emmanuel and Innocent’s personal net worth is not public knowledge.

From what is perceivable, however, one can attest that they have made impressive earnings from their music career, substantial enough to afford them the good things of life.