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Nkosazana Daughter

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.

Nkosazana Daughter
Born
Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama

(2000-10-06) October 6, 2000 (age 23)
Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
PartnerSir Trill[1]
Children1
AwardsAfrican Rising Star[2]

Background edit

Early life edit

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 edit

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]

Accolades edit

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

  • Uthingo Le Nkosazana (2023)

As lead artist edit

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) —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist edit

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

Achievements edit

Sound City MVP Award edit

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Herself Best Female MVP Nominated [29]

South African Dance Music Awards edit

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

Basadi in Music Awards edit

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

Personal life edit

Nzama once dated musician Sir Trill, who according to ZiMoja in December 2022, the two were reported welcoming a new baby.[30][31] In November 2023, media reported on dating rumors with Master KG.[32]

References edit

  1. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Apple Music Announces Nkosazana Daughter As Its Newest Africa Rising Recipient". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "DJ Zinhle and hubby Murdah Bongz tease new single featuring Nkosazana Daughter". iol. 2022-10-04.
  5. ^ a b c d "LISTEN : 'Amapiano helped me find my voice' — Nkosazana Daughter reflects on her career". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  6. ^ a b c d Import, Pongrass (2023-09-09). "'Amapiano helped me' – Nkosazana Daughter". Middelburg Observer. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  7. ^ "Master KG 's 'Dali Nguwe' video reaches 3m views in just three weeks". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  8. ^ "'Do you expect KFC to taste like Nando's?' Master KG on claims his beats sound the same". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  9. ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa. "Nkosazana Daughter is UNSTOPPABLE!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  10. ^ Ndlovu, Nelly (2023-06-24). "Nkosazana Daughter Emotional After Her Debut Album Hit Top 3". News365.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Apple Music's latest Africa Rising recipient is Amapiano singer-songwriter, Nkosazana Daughter". Texx and the City. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  13. ^ "Spotify headlines artists dominating charts". iol.co.za. 2022-07-02.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ a b "Nkosazana Daughter jets in for Gwanda Sow". chronicle.co.zw. 2023-07-08.
  16. ^ Adeaga, Favour (2023-05-01). "Nkosazana Daughter's real name, age, parents, songs, net worth". Briefly. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  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 (2022-03-30). "Fast-rising amapiano vocalist Nkosazana Daughter recovering in hospital". Sunday World. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  21. ^ "Kabza de Small remains big on Spotify charts". SowetanLIVE. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  22. ^ "The Chronicle - Breaking news".
  23. ^ "Nkosazana Daughter announces luxury bag venture". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  24. ^ a b "Nkosazana Daughter announces luxury bag venture". TimesLIVE. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  25. ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (2023-08-11). "Apple Music dedicates August to celebrate the women changing Amapiano". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  26. ^ "All Set for Nkosazana Daughter". chronicle.co.zw. 2023-09-16.
  27. ^ "Nkosazana Daughter, Amapiano Singer-Songwriter, named Apple Music's Newest Africa Rising Artist". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  28. ^ Eric (2023-06-30). "Nkosazana Daughter Emerges Latest Apple Music Africa Rising Recipient - TheBoss Newspaper". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  29. ^ Mukandila, Johana (23 January 2023). "Nkosazana Daughter scores her first nomination". Bona. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  30. ^ "New year, new ride! Nkosazana Daughter gets a fresh set of wheels". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  31. ^ 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.
  32. ^ Mukotekwa, Leeroy (2023-11-17). "Master KG and Nkosazana Daughter spark dating rumours [photos]". The South African. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
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