Nkosazana Daughter
Born
Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama

(2001-10-06) October 6, 2001
Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
PartnerSir Trill[1]
Children2
AwardsAfrican Rising Star[2]

Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama (born 6 October 2001) professionally known as Nkosazana Daughter, is a South African vocalist, singer and songwriter. She gained prominence after releasing her 14-track debut album that featured Master KG, Kabza de Small, DJ Maphorisa, Chronical Deep, Tyler ICU, Major League DJz, Makhadzi, and Young Jonn, among others.[3][4]She appeared on a collaboration "Sofa Silahlane" with Master KG and Lowsheen, released 12 May 2022 which reached number 1 on Apple 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. She has performed in Malawi,[14] Zimbabwe,[15] Mozambique, United States and several other countries.

Background

Early life

Nzama was born on 6 October, 2001 in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.[16] She gained prominence 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, Heavy K, Kabza De Small,[19] DJ Maphorisa, and Master KG.[5][6][11][20][21][3][15]

Career

Nzama started music journey when she was young. She entered music industry when she worked with DJ Prince Kaybee and Goldmax from Distruction Boyz musical duo.[5][6][11][22]After interacting with DJ Maphorisa and the late Mpura via Instagram, her music career started emerging. During a live interview with TshisaLIVE news company, she said, "Music is the one thing that drove me crazy. It's always been there for as long as I remember. I never thought it would be amapiano, and I feel like that's where I actually found myself. It's all timing. I finally found something that vibes with my voice. I can say amapiano helped me find my voice."[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

Discography

Studio albums

  • Uthingo Le Nkosazana (2023)

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) —
"—" 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

Achievements

South African Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 "Sofa Silahlane" (Wanitwa Mos, Master KG, Lowsheen featuring Nkosazana Daughter) Record of the Year Pending
"Dali Nguwe" (Wanitwa Mos, Lowsheen, Master KG, featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, Obeey Amor) Pending
Music Video of the Year Pending
"Sofa Silahalne" Pending

Sound City MVP Award

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

South African Dance Music Awards

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

Basadi in Music Awards

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

Personal life

Nzama is dating 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

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  2. 1 2 3 "Apple Music Announces Nkosazana Daughter As Its Newest Africa Rising Recipient". slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  3. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 4 "LISTEN : 'Amapiano helped me find my voice' — Nkosazana Daughter reflects on her career". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  6. 1 2 3 4 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.
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  10. ↑ Ndlovu, Nelly (2023-06-24). "Nkosazana Daughter Emotional After Her Debut Album Hit Top 3". News365.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  11. 1 2 3 "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.
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  13. ↑ "Spotify headlines artists dominating charts". iol.co.za. 2022-07-02.
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  15. 1 2 "Nkosazana Daughter jets in for Gwanda Sow". chronicle.co.zw. 2023-07-08.
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  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
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  21. ↑ "Kabza de Small remains big on Spotify charts". SowetanLIVE. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
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  24. 1 2 "Nkosazana Daughter announces luxury bag venture". TimesLIVE. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
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  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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