Nathi

Nkosinathi Mankayi, professionally known as Nathi, is an international and SAMA Award-winning singer-songwriter born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He rose to fame after releasing his critically acclaimed song “Nomvula” from his triple-platinum debut studio album “Buyelekhaya“. In 2014, Nathi competed in and won a local music competition called “Dare to Dream,” which caught the attention of rising Afro-pop star Vusi Nova. Nova featured him on a song titled “Noma Kanjani,” which was well-received and received extensive airplay across South Africa.

In 2016, he released a 12-track sophomore album titled “Umbulelo Wam.” The album reached #2 on iTunes and sold over 35,000 copies. He released his third studio album, “Iphupha Labantu,” in 2018. The album won the Best African Adult Contemporary Album award at the 25th South African Music Awards (SAMAs).

Nathi’s fourth studio album, “Usiba Lwe Gazi,” was released in 2022 and won the Best African Adult Contemporary Album at the 29th South African Music Awards.

Music Genre:

Afro Pop | Afro Soul | R&B

Instruments:

Vocal | Guitar