Moozlie
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Moozlie
| birth_name = Nomuzi Mabena
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1992 |09|22}}
| birth_place = Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|television presenter}}
| genre = Hip Hop
| years_active = {{plainlist|
- Television personality:
2012{{endash}}present - Rapper:
2015{{endash}}present - Model:
?.{{endash}}present}}
| label = {{hlist|Cashtime (former)|Nomuzi Mabena Music}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|Rouge|Victoria Kimani|DJ Speedsta|Vanessa Mdee|Da L.E.S|AKA|Somizi Mhlongo|Gemini Major}}
| instrument = Vocals
| website = {{URL|www.moozlie.com}}
}}
Nomuzi Mabena (born 22 September 1992), professionally known as Moozlie, is a South African rapper and television presenter. Born in Benoni, Gauteng, she won the MTV VJ Search for the year 2012.
Early life
Nomuzi was born on 22 September 1992. She grew up in Rynfield, Daveyton, a small suburb on the East Rand of Gauteng. She was raised by her mom and dad and she also has an older sister.{{cite web|title="Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena"|url= http://www.djsproduction.co.za/nomuzi-moozlie-mabena/ |work= DJ’s Production Entertainment Management Agency| accessdate=20 October 2017}}
She went to school at St Dunstan's College in Benoni where she went onto matriculate.{{cite web|title= Phenomenal Nomuzi|url=http://joburgeast.getitonline.co.za/2013/03/13/phenomenal-nomuzi/#.WnlkX7yWbIU/|work= Get It Joburg East| accessdate=6 February 2018}}
After matriculation, she enrolled at the Varsity College in Sandton for a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences. She left the college after being selected by MTV Base VJ Search in 2012 to focus on her career in entertainment.{{cite web|title=Jozi student wins 2012 MTV Base VJ search|url= https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2012-10-22-jozi-student-wins-2012-mtv-base-vj-search/| work=Times Live|accessdate=6 February 2018}}{{cite web|title=Nomuzi Mabena|url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17635|work= TVSA| accessdate=19 October 2017}}{{cite web|title= Phenomenal Nomuzi|url=http://joburgeast.getitonline.co.za/2013/03/13/phenomenal-nomuzi/#.WnlkX7yWbIU/|work= Get It Joburg East|accessdate=6 February 2018}}
Career
=2012-2016: MTV VJ Search and Nomuzi Mabena Music=
On October 20, 2012, Nomuzi won the MTV Base VJ Search, and joined MTV Base as a VJ.{{cite web|title=Jozi student wins 2012 MTV Base VJ search|url= https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2012-10-22-jozi-student-wins-2012-mtv-base-vj-search/| work=Times Live|accessdate=6 February 2018}} In April 2016, Moozlie left MTV Base and went on to join VUZU and Channel O Africa.{{cite web|title=VUZU Amp reveals new faces |url=https://vuzu.dstv.com/news/new-vuzu-amp-presenters |work= DSTV |accessdate=23 October 2017}}
In 2016, Nomuzi left Cashtime Life records which she had joined in 2014.{{cite web|title=Nomuzi Mabena released from CashTime records|url= http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2016/03/16/nomuzi-mabena-released-from-cashtime-records |work= Sowetan |accessdate=23 October 2017}}
She was featured on Rouge's song "Mbongo Zaka".{{cite web|title=Nomuzi Mabena featured on Mbongo Zaka|url= https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/entertainment/jam-day-rouge-mbongo-zaka-feat-moozlie/ |work= People Magazine |accessdate=16 March 2016}}
Nomuzi was chosen as one of the new presenters for Vuzu's flagship show, V Entertainment the same year. The show stopped airing in July 2017.{{cite web|url=https://vuzu.dstv.com/video/v-entertainment-exclusive-moozlie|title=V Entertainment Exclusive: Moozlie|website=Vuzu DStv}} She started her own record label, Nomuzi Mabena Music the same year, under the management of SBR Projects Agency.
=2017-present: ''Versus'' and ''Victory''=
In October 2017, she released her debut mixtape, named Versus.{{cite web|title=Nomuzi Mabena reigns supreme and has the receipts to prove it|url=http://gq.co.za/2017/10/nomuzi-mabena/|work= GQ|accessdate=23 October 2017}} The mixtape was supported by 3 singles which are "Recipe", "Getting Cash" and "Bum Bum" featuring Gemini Major.{{cite web|title=Skhanda queen Moozlie talks about Versus, getting to her next level |url= http://city-press.news24.com/Trending/skhanda-queen-moozlie-talks-about-versus-getting-to-her-next-level-20171019|work= News 24|accessdate=23 October 2017}}
{{As of|2018}} she returned as a presenter revival for the VUZU Amp (currently 1Magic) flagship show "V Entertainment" alongside Somizi Mhlongo.{{cite web|title=Somizi to host lifestyle show on VUZU|url=http://www.destinyconnect.com/2017/08/01/somizi-host-lifestyle-show-vuzu/ |work= Destiny Connect |accessdate=23 October 2017}}
On 7 September 2018, she released her debut album, "Victory".{{cite web|title=Moozlie's Potent Debut Album 'Victory' Proves She Can Hold Her Own|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/moozlie-victory-album-review/|work=okayafrica}} The album is supported by its lead single, "Vatela" featuring Kid X.
In early 2019, Nomuzi partnered with Volkswagen SA and Drive Dry in making an awareness campaign which deals with reducing texting and driving.{{cite web|url=https://ewn.co.za/2019/01/11/outrage-over-nomuzi-maben-s-viral-car-accident-campaign|title=OUTRAGE OVER NOMUZI MABENA'S CAR ACCIDENT CAMPAIGN|website=EWN}} The campaign was supported by a shocking and controversial video which shows Moozlie doing an Instagram live update then gets into an apparent car crash.{{cite web|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/nomuzi-mabenas-staged-car-crash-part-of-viral-campaign-20190111|title=Nomuzi Mabena's staged 'car crash' was part of a viral campaign|website=Channel24}} The video was released before the public became aware of the campaign which led to consternation on social media.
Discography
= Studio albums =
| style="text-align:center;" class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+List of studio albums, with selected information ! style="width:15em;" scope="col" |Title ! style="width:18.25em;" scope="col" |Album details |
| scope="row" | Victory
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| scope="row" | Spirit Of An OG
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=Mixtape=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of mixtape ! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:18.25em;"| Mixtape details |
| scope="row"| Versus
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= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of singles ! style="width:20em;" |Title ! style="width:4em;" |Year ! style="width:12em;" |Album |
| "Don't Panic" {{small|(with DJ Speedsta)}} | 2015 | The Guy: Episode 1 - Season 23 |
| "Recipe"
| 2017 | rowspan="3"|Versus |
| "Getting Cash"
| rowspan="3"|2018 |
| "Bum Bum" {{small|(featuring Gemini Major)}} |
| "Vatel" {{small|(featuring Kid X)}} | Victory |
| "Swipe" {{small|(featuring Gemini Major)}} | 2018 | Victory |
References
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Category:Musicians from Gauteng