Nkosazana Daughter

Nkosazana Daughter
Born
Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama

(2000-10-06) 6 October 2000 (age 24)
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
AwardsAfrican 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 Durban, 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]

"Makhelwane" with Master KG was released on 17 November 2023 as albums lead single.

In July 2024, Nkosazana Daughter and Master KG announced their collaboration studio album Makhelwane.[27] The album was released on 30 August 2024.[28]

Makhelwane was certified gold in South Africa with over 100 million streams on its first day, became her first album to do so.[28][29]

Accolades

Discography

Studio albums

  • Uthingo Le Nkosazana (2023)

Collaborative albums

  • Makhelwane (2024)

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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

African Entertainment Awards USA

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Makhelwane Album of the Year Pending [32]

Basadi in Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Herself Amapiano Artist of the Year Nominated
2024 "Amaphutha" Nominated

Sound City MVP Award

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Herself Best Female MVP Nominated [33]

South African Dance Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Herself Best Female Vocalist Won


Personal life

Nzama once dated musician Sir Trill, who according to ZiMoja. In December 2022, the two were reported welcoming a new baby.[34][35] [36]

References

  1. ^ Mphande, Joy. "New year, new ride! Nkosazana Daughter gets a fresh set of wheels". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Apple Music Announces Nkosazana Daughter As Its Newest Africa Rising Recipient". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Magazine, Blazon (29 May 2023). "Mr Eazi Drops Album With Ami Faku, Anatii, Nkosazana Daughter, Focalistic & More". Blazon Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  4. ^ "DJ Zinhle and hubby Murdah Bongz tease new single featuring Nkosazana Daughter". iol. 4 October 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d "LISTEN : 'Amapiano helped me find my voice' — Nkosazana Daughter reflects on her career". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d Import, Pongrass (9 September 2023). "'Amapiano helped me' – Nkosazana Daughter". Middelburg Observer. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Master KG 's 'Dali Nguwe' video reaches 3m views in just three weeks". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  8. ^ "'Do you expect KFC to taste like Nando's?' Master KG on claims his beats sound the same". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  9. ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa. "Nkosazana Daughter is UNSTOPPABLE!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  10. ^ Ndlovu, Nelly (24 June 2023). "Nkosazana Daughter Emotional After Her Debut Album Hit Top 3". News365.co.za. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  11. ^ a b c "Watch South Africa's Nkosazana Daughter, Master KG, and Lowsheen's video 'Ring Ring Ring' – GRUNGECAKE™". grungecake.com. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Apple Music's latest Africa Rising recipient is Amapiano singer-songwriter, Nkosazana Daughter". Texx and the City. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Spotify headlines artists dominating charts". iol.co.za. 2 July 2022.
  14. ^ a b c d Kalumbi, Mike (3 December 2022). "Nkosazana Daughter arrives in Malawi Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  15. ^ a b "Nkosazana Daughter jets in for Gwanda Sow". chronicle.co.zw. 8 July 2023.
  16. ^ Adeaga, Favour (1 May 2023). "Nkosazana Daughter's real name, age, parents, songs, net worth". Briefly. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  17. ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/all-set-for-nkosazana-daughter-gig/
  18. ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/nkosazana-daughter-to-return-for-3-shows/
  19. ^ 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
  20. ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (30 March 2022). "Fast-rising amapiano vocalist Nkosazana Daughter recovering in hospital". Sunday World. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  21. ^ "Kabza de Small remains big on Spotify charts". SowetanLIVE. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  22. ^ "The Chronicle - Breaking news".
  23. ^ "Nkosazana Daughter announces luxury bag venture". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  24. ^ a b "Nkosazana Daughter announces luxury bag venture". TimesLIVE. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  25. ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (11 August 2023). "Apple Music dedicates August to celebrate the women changing Amapiano". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  26. ^ "All Set for Nkosazana Daughter". chronicle.co.zw. 16 September 2023.
  27. ^ Shinga, Cebolethu (19 July 2024). "Nkosazana Daughter and Master KG are set to release a joint album 'Makhelwane'". Independent Online. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  28. ^ a b Shinga, Cebolethu (30 August 2024). "Master KG and Nkosazana Daughter's new album 'Makhelwane' takes the music industry by storm". Independent Online. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  29. ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (1 September 2024). "Nkosazana Daughter and Wanitwa Mos explore new sounds in joint album 'Makhelwane'". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  30. ^ "Nkosazana Daughter, Amapiano Singer-Songwriter, named Apple Music's Newest Africa Rising Artist". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  31. ^ Eric (30 June 2023). "Nkosazana Daughter Emerges Latest Apple Music Africa Rising Recipient - TheBoss Newspaper". Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  32. ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  33. ^ Mukandila, Johana (23 January 2023). "Nkosazana Daughter scores her first nomination". Bona. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  34. ^ "New year, new ride! Nkosazana Daughter gets a fresh set of wheels". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  35. ^ Seemela, Molebogeng (10 October 2023). ""That baby must be hella cute": SA reacts to Trill and Nkosazana sharing a child". Briefly. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  36. ^ Mukotekwa, Leeroy (17 November 2023). "Master KG and Nkosazana Daughter spark dating rumours [photos]". The South African. Retrieved 26 November 2023.