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Born | Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama October 6, 2000 Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Partner | Sir Trill [1] |
Children | 1 |
Awards | African Rising Star[2] |
Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama (born 6 October 2000) professionally known as Nkosazana Daughter, is a South African singer and songwriter. Nzama gained national recognition after she released her 14-track debut album that featured notable artists such as DJ Maphorisa, Makhadzi, Master KG, Kabza de Small,Tyler ICU, Major League DJz, Young Jonn, and Chronical Deep, and others.[3][4] She collaborated with Master KG and Lowsheen on "Sofa Silahlane", which was released on 12 May 2022. The track hit number 1 on Apple's Local iTunes Charts.[5][6] In April 2022, the music video of 'Dali Nguwe' featuring Master KG reached 3 million views in three weeks.[7][8] In June 2023, her debut studio album got released[9][10][11][12] and charted number 34 on Spotify Top albums,[13] and debuted number 3 in South Africa.[citation needed] She has performed in Malawi,[14] Zimbabwe,[15] Mozambique, United States and several other countries.
Background
Early life
Nzama was born on 6 October 2000 in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.[16] Nzama gained recognition after releasing singles "Izitha", "Umama Akekho", "Sbindi Uyabulala" and many more.[6][17][18] She has been featured in hit songs like "Dali Nguwe", and "Ebusuku". She has collaborated with a number of Amapiano artists[3] including Mpura, Kabza De Small, Heavy K,[19] Master KG and DJ Maphorisa.[5][6][11][20][21][3][15]
Career
Nzama started music at young age and she entered mainstream music industry when she started working with DJ Prince Kaybee and Goldmax from the Distruction Boyz musical duo.[5][6][11][22] After contacting with DJ Maphorisa and the Mpura on Instagram, Nzama's music career began emerging. During a live interview with TshisaLIVE news company, Nzama said that music is one things that drew her crazy.[5] Besides music, she has also collaborated with Luxe Homme,[23] a South African handmade luxury brand company.[24] She shared the collection branded with the initials ND (short for Nkosazana Daughter) on her Instagram page.[24] Towards the end of June 2023, she was announced as Africa Rising recipient by Apple Music.[2][25][26]
In December 2022, she travelled to Malawi[14] and shared stage with Malawian prominent musician, Lucius Banda, which took place at Lilongwe Golf Club.[14] Other supporting performing artists were Namadingo, Black Missionaries, Billy Kaunda, and others.[14]
In July 2024, Nkosazana Daughter and Master KG announced their upcoming collaboration album Makhelwane. [27] Release date to be announced.
Accolades
- Africa Rising recipient by Apple Music[2][25][28][29]
Discography
Studio albums
- Uthingo Le Nkosazana (2023)
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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ZA | |||||||
"Ring Ring Ring" (featuring Master KG, Lowsheen) | 2023 | — | RiSA: Gold | Uthingo Le Nkosazana | |||
"Uzongenzani" featuring Scorpion kings | — | ||||||
"Amaphutha" (featuring Master KG, Lowsheen & Murumba Pitch) | — | ||||||
"Moya Ongcwele" (Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter featuring Nobuhle) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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ZA | |||||||
"Kuyabanda" (Claudio Wade featuring Nkosazana Daughter) | 2022 | Waves and Wind | |||||
"Emayeda" (Claudio Wade featuring Nkosazana Daughter) | 2023 | ||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Achievements
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Herself | Best Female MVP | Nominated | [30] |
South African Dance Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2023 | Herself | Best Female Vocalist | Won |
Basadi in Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Herself | Amapiano Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Personal life
Nzama once dated musician Sir Trill, who according to ZiMoja in December 2022, the two were reported welcoming a new baby.[31][32] In November 2023, media reported on dating rumors with Master KG.[33]
References
- ^ https://www.timeslive.co.za/authors/joy-mphande. "New year, new ride! Nkosazana Daughter gets a fresh set of wheels". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
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- ^ a b c "Apple Music Announces Nkosazana Daughter As Its Newest Africa Rising Recipient". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b c Magazine, Blazon (2023-05-29). "Mr Eazi Drops Album With Ami Faku, Anatii, Nkosazana Daughter, Focalistic & More". Blazon Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle and hubby Murdah Bongz tease new single featuring Nkosazana Daughter". iol. 2022-10-04.
- ^ a b c d "LISTEN : 'Amapiano helped me find my voice' — Nkosazana Daughter reflects on her career". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b c d Import, Pongrass (2023-09-09). "'Amapiano helped me' – Nkosazana Daughter". Middelburg Observer. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "Master KG 's 'Dali Nguwe' video reaches 3m views in just three weeks". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "'Do you expect KFC to taste like Nando's?' Master KG on claims his beats sound the same". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa. "Nkosazana Daughter is UNSTOPPABLE!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Ndlovu, Nelly (2023-06-24). "Nkosazana Daughter Emotional After Her Debut Album Hit Top 3". News365.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b c "Watch South Africa's Nkosazana Daughter, Master KG, and Lowsheen's video 'Ring Ring Ring' – GRUNGECAKE™". grungecake.com. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "Apple Music's latest Africa Rising recipient is Amapiano singer-songwriter, Nkosazana Daughter". Texx and the City. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "Spotify headlines artists dominating charts". iol.co.za. 2022-07-02.
- ^ a b c d Kalumbi, Mike (2022-12-03). "Nkosazana Daughter arrives in Malawi Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b "Nkosazana Daughter jets in for Gwanda Sow". chronicle.co.zw. 2023-07-08.
- ^ Adeaga, Favour (2023-05-01). "Nkosazana Daughter's real name, age, parents, songs, net worth". Briefly. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/all-set-for-nkosazana-daughter-gig/
- ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/nkosazana-daughter-to-return-for-3-shows/
- ^ https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/dlala-thukzin-kabza-de-small-and-skye-wanda-lead-2023-sa-dance-music-awards-nominations-7c695b4e-8991-4313-83ad-589020e2bca1
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2022-03-30). "Fast-rising amapiano vocalist Nkosazana Daughter recovering in hospital". Sunday World. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "Kabza de Small remains big on Spotify charts". SowetanLIVE. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "The Chronicle - Breaking news".
- ^ "Nkosazana Daughter announces luxury bag venture". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b "Nkosazana Daughter announces luxury bag venture". TimesLIVE. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (2023-08-11). "Apple Music dedicates August to celebrate the women changing Amapiano". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ "All Set for Nkosazana Daughter". chronicle.co.zw. 2023-09-16.
- ^ Shinga, Cebolethu (2024-07-19). "Nkosazana Daughter and Master KG are set to release a joint album 'Makhelwane'". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ^ "Nkosazana Daughter, Amapiano Singer-Songwriter, named Apple Music's Newest Africa Rising Artist". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Eric (2023-06-30). "Nkosazana Daughter Emerges Latest Apple Music Africa Rising Recipient - TheBoss Newspaper". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Mukandila, Johana (23 January 2023). "Nkosazana Daughter scores her first nomination". Bona. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ "New year, new ride! Nkosazana Daughter gets a fresh set of wheels". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Seemela, Molebogeng (2023-10-10). ""That baby must be hella cute": SA reacts to Trill and Nkosazana sharing a child". Briefly. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
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