uWakithi, born Doctor Maisela is a South African singer, songwriter, producer and member of Tape Gang. Johannesburg raised, and KZN bred, Wakithi is a principled musician. He has a way of using isiZulu, to compose R&B and soul music, that transcends anything you have heeded before. Inspired by the likes of Lira, Zonke, Stimela, to name a few, any listener can distinguish the true essence of craftsmanship in his music, something he unquestionably has in common with the aforementioned giants of music in South African and African music and entertainment. If this is your introduction to Wakithi, this is also your introduction to Nguni-Soul’s avant-garde. Also known as “Umphilisi”, He prides himself by saying “I write music for the soul, from the soul.” “Every push of the play button, is a dose of healing.” -Wakithi