Blom Blom with Mnqobi Mdabe a.k.a SHOTA

Born and raised in Kwazulu-Natal, Ntuzuma (Location). He realized at a very young age that he had been bitten by the music bug and not only did he want to share his God given talent with others, but he also wanted to create a long lasting legacy for artists. After COMPLETING HIGH School, he went on to study for a Diploma in LIGHT Music at the then Natal Technikon alongside long-time friend Nkosinathi Maphumulo now known as ‘Dj Black Coffee’. This is where they met up with ‘Demor’ Sikhosana and the trio formed the popular group ‘Shana’ in 1997 with Shota taking on the Lead Vocalist role. Their talent went on to being recognized by the legendary late Busi Mhlongo. She introduced them to her London based record company Melt 2000. Little did they know, this is where they would get their first record deal and release their debut album Shende Lami. In their quest to create major waves in the music industry, Shota together with the rest of Shana moved to Johannesburg, where they met the likes of renowned producer Dj Christos, and produced the hit single featuring the late Lebo Mathosa ‘Benga’. Shana subsequently went on to release a number of hit songs that have since heated up dance floors across the world Ung’phulinhliziyo, Uyangichomela, Out and the list goes on.