Karyendasoul

Karyendasoul
Birth name	Bonga Ntozini
Born	(1997-06-12) June 12, 1997 (age 27) Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres	Afro-tech
Occupations	DJ music producer
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Mayonie Production

Bonga Ntozini (born 12 June 1997), professionally known as Karyendasoul, is a South African DJ and music producer.

Life and career

Bonga Ntozini was born 12 June 1997 ^[1] in Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape. ^[2] His musical interests began in primary school as a choir member.

In 2015, Karyendasoul appeared on We Live 4OUR Music, an extended play released under Surreal Sounds Music in partnership with Red Bull Studios Cape Town. ^[3] The following year, Kenny Dope invited Karyendasoul to be included on Dopewax Approved: Kenny Dope & Friends, a compilation for ADE. His extended play Waka was released on 20 October 2018 under Gondwana. ^{[4] [5]}

The EP Digital Anolog was released on 16 October 2020.

In 2021, Karyendasoul co-produced "Osama" by Zakes Bantwini and Kasango from Ghetto King. ^[6]

Karyendasoul's breakthrough single "iMali", featuring Zakes Bantwini and Nana Atta, debuted at number 1 and spent five weeks at number 1 on the South African radio charts. The Imizamo EP was released on 12 November 2021.

"Control", featuring Sun-El Musician and Priscilla, was released in October 2022. ^[7]

His debut studio album We Live 4 Our Music was released on 7 April 2023. ^{[8] [9] [10]} With his production the album was an afro-tech house record. It was supported by three singles, "Umthandazo", "Something More", and "Jacaranda".

In April 2023, Karyendasoul was an Isgubhu Cover Star by Apple Music. ^{[11] [12]}

Discography

Studio albums

• We Live 4 Our Music (2023)

Extended plays

• Imizamo (2021)

Guest appearances

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"Overdose"	2024	Miči	Feelings

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Certifications	Album
		ZA
"Imali" (featuring Zakes Bantwini, Nana Atta)	2021	1 [13] [14]	RiSA: Platinum [15]	Imizamo
"Gemini's" (Karyendasoul, Da Capo)	2022	—		Anjunadeep Explorations 22
"Umthandazo" (featuring Ami Faku)		—		We Live 4 Our Music
"Something More" (featuring Jordan Arts)	2023	—
"Jacaranda" (featuring Msaki)		—
"B27"	2024	—		Anjunadeep South Africa
"Isibani" (Dazzie Funk, Karyendasoul, Yamke)		—		Non-album single
"iSambulo"		—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Dance Music Awards South Africa

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2019	"Any Other Way"	Best House Record	Nominated	[16]

Metro FM Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2023	"Umthandazo" featuring Ami Faku	Best House Song	Nominated	[17]

South African Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2022	"iMali"	Best Collaboration	Nominated	[18]
2023	"Au dede" – Karyendasoul	Remix of the Year	Nominated	[19]

References

1. "Karyendasoul | DEEP BREW, Sundaze | Our National Artist". September 2, 2022.
2. http://shomag.com/karyendasoul-biography/
3. "Surreal Sounds Music presents We Live 4OUR Music EP". Red Bull. November 29, 2017.
4. "Karyendasoul – Independent Media Group Africa".
5. "The Sound Of: Gondwana KE". DJ Mag. September 14, 2021.
6. "Eastern Cape producer played part in Bantwini anthem 'Osama'". DispatchLIVE.
7. "KARYENDASOUL RELEASES CONTROL FROM IMIZAMO EP". Mebala Press. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
8. Darangwa, Shingai (2024-04-13). "Karyendasoul jets off to LA following the release of his debut album ft. Msaki, Ami Faku and Zakes Bantwini". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
9. https://www.carve.africa/karyendasoul-releases-debut-album-we-live-4-our-music/
10. "Karyendasoul's debut album is a must-listen for Afro-Tech House fans". www.gq.co.za.
11. "APPLE MUSIC ANNOUNCES KARYENDASOUL AS THE LATEST ISGUBHU COVER STAR". Texx and the City. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
12. Shumba, Ano (2023-04-19). "SA: Karyendasoul named Apple Music's latest Isgubhu cover star". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
13. "The hottest Local & International music Radio chart in South Africa - Week 01". January 7, 2022.
14. "Karyendasoul's IMALI is currently the number one song on radio". January 9, 2022.
15. "MAMA I MADE IT! KARYENDASOUL RECEIVED PLATINUM PLAQUES IN FRONT OF HIS MOTHER". TRACE. August 26, 2022.
16. "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
17. "Metro FM Music Awards 2023: Full List of Nominees". Slikouronlife. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
18. "Karyendasoul's struggle for success rewarded with Sama nominations". DispatchLIVE.
19. "FULL LIST: AKA leads nomination pack at Samas with seven nods". SowetanLIVE.