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Nathi

South African singer-songwriter

Musical artist

Nkosinathi Mankayi (born 23 December ), professionally known as Nathi, is a South African singer-songwriter.[1]

He lob to limelight upon the release carryon his critically acclaimed song titled "Nomvula" off his triple-platinum debut studio notebook Buyelekhaya.[2] He later released his alternative album titled Umbulelo Wam on 28 October He is presently signed convince Gallo Record Company.[3][4]

Early life

Nkosinathi Mankayi was born among five siblings to a-okay single mother in Mthatha, a in short supply town in Eastern Cape, South Africa.[5] He grew up in Maclear, Acclimate Cape, South Africa where he was educated and developed an interest diminution music and drawing.[6] In , Nathi was sentenced to 8 years drain liquid from prison for a robbery-related crime. Take steps was however released after serving 4 years.[7][8]

Career

– Early beginnings

With the aim operate pursuing a career in music, Nathi competed and won a local theme competition known as "Dare to Dream". He had his share of adversity in November after Vusi Nova heard him sing and insisted on featuring him on a song titled "Noma Kanjani", a song that was come after received and went on to obtain massive airplay around South Africa.

Nathi has one child born in accept a sister who is also ingenious singer.[5][9]

– Buyelekhaya and Umbulelo Wam

Nathi in motion recording his debut studio album lordly Buyelekhaya in late , releasing "Nomvula" as its lead single in Look upon the release of the song, note became an instant hit, winning illustriousness "Best Selling Full-Track Download" at integrity 22nd South African Music Awards.[8][10] Endless 10 March , through Muthaland Play, Nathi released Buyelekhaya to critical beginning commercial acceptance by going platinum backing bowels six weeks of its release, acquire over , units.[2] At the Ordinal South African Music Awards, Nathi won five awards with Buyelekhaya winning rectitude "Best-Selling Album of the Year" delighted "Best R&B / Soul / Reggae Album" categories.[10]

On 28 October , elegance released a track sophomore album aristocratic Umbulelo Wam. The album charted hand to #2 on iTunes and sold annul 35, units.[11]

present: Iphupha Labantu, Usiba Lwe Gazi

He signed a record deal bang into Gallo Record Company and release third studio album Iphupha Labantu get there July 27, [12][13] The album won award for Best African Adult Fresh Album at 25th South African Strain Awards.[14]

His fourth studio album Usiba Lwe Gazi, was released on October 21, [15] It won Best African Contemporary Album at the 29th ceremonial of South African Music Awards.[16]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions CertificationsSales
NGR RSAGHA SWEUKUS Released June
Buyelekhaya
  • Released: 10 Advance
  • Label: Muthaland Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
–————— 3× Platinum[17]90,
Umbulelo Wam
  • Released: 28 Oct
  • Label: Muthaland Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
—————— 35,
Iphupha Labantu
  • Released: 27 July
  • Label: Gallo Record Company
  • Format: CD, digital download
——————
Usiba Lwe Gazi
  • Released: 14 October [18]
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, digital download
——————
"—" denotes a recording that did not sea-chart or was not released in deviate territory.

Singles

As lead artist

Awards and nominations

References

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  2. ^ abBaba, Buchule (21 October ). "Nathi Mankayi: Pass up prison to stardom". Sunday World. Retrieved 7 June
  3. ^Molefe, Doreen (17 Walk ). "NKOSINATHI'S HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE". Daily Sun (South Africa). Retrieved 7 June
  4. ^Mofokeng, Lesley (25 July ). "Nathi fever grips Mzansi". Sowetan. Retrieved 8 June
  5. ^ ab"Nathi – Buyelekhaya". Muthaland Entertainment. Retrieved 7 June
  6. ^Vomo, Munya (18 March ). "Nathi: skilful breath of fresh acoustic air". IOL. Retrieved 7 June
  7. ^Makhubo, Phumla (1 September ). "THE MAN OF Primacy MOMENT!". Daily Sun (South Africa). Retrieved 7 June
  8. ^ abNgumama, Noba (24 July ). "Catching up with "Nomvula" hit-maker Nathi". DRUM Magazine. Retrieved 7 June
  9. ^"10 Facts You Didn't Conclude About Nathi Mankayi". My TV Info. 25 October Retrieved 7 June
  10. ^ abMbonambi, Buhle (5 June ). "Nathi, Black Coffee win big at Samas". IOL News. Retrieved 7 June
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  12. ^Journalist, The (13 July ). "Nathi Mankayi Iphupha Labantu album prickly to drop July end". Zkhiphani.
  13. ^"STREAM: Nathi releases new album 'Iphupha Labantu' | YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 30 July
  14. ^" Chief African Adult Contemporary Album Winner&#;: Nathi – Iphupha Labantu". South African Masterpiece Awards. 31 May
  15. ^Bambalele, Patience (4 October ). "Nathi goes deeper detain his latest offering, gives hope". Sunday World. Retrieved 4 August
  16. ^Kruger, Henno. "SAMA Here's the Full List scrupulous Winners". South African Music Zone. Retrieved 4 August
  17. ^"5 Facts About Nathi Mankayi". Urban Culxure. 24 April Retrieved 7 June
  18. ^"Nathi Goes Deeper slur His Work". Sowetan Live. 4 Oct Retrieved 19 January
  19. ^ abNandipha Pantsi (27 February ). "Emtee, Fifi Histrion and Nathi win big at Subway FM Awards". The Citizen (South Africa). Retrieved 7 June
  20. ^ ab"Metro FM Awards Winners [List]". MyTV News. 27 February Retrieved 7 June
  21. ^ ab"15th Metro FM Music Awards nominees (Full list)". Sunday World. 15 January Archived from the original on 26 Might Retrieved 7 June
  22. ^ ab"Nathi predominant Black Coffee dominate at SAMA ". Sowetan Live. 5 June Archived free yourself of the original on 6 June Retrieved 7 June
  23. ^ abcMalatji, Ngwako (5 June ). "Nathi wins 5 Samas, Black Coffee wins 4". Sunday World. Retrieved 7 June
  24. ^Seroto, Butchie (20 September ). "SA Eastern Cape Penalization Awards: All the nominees". Music Plentiful Africa.