Nathi

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Nathi
Birth nameNkosinathi Mankayi
Born (1982-12-23) 23 December 1982 (age 41)
Mthatha,Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres Afropop, afrosoul
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2000–present
Labels Ghetto Ruff/Muthaland
Gallo Record Company

Nkosinathi Mankayi (born 23 December 1982), professionally known as Nathi, is a South African singer-songwriter. [1]

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He shot to limelight upon the release of his critically acclaimed song titled "Nomvula" off his triple-platinum debut studio album Buyelekhaya . [2] He later released his second album titled Umbulelo Wam on 28 October 2016. He is presently signed under Gallo Record Company. [3] [4]

Early life

Nkosinathi Mankayi was born among five siblings to a single mother in Mthatha, a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa. [5] He grew up in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa where he was educated and developed an interest in music and drawing. [6] In 2006, Nathi was sentenced to 8 years in prison for a 2002 robbery-related crime. He was however released after serving 4 years. [7] [8]

Career

2008–2014: Early beginnings

With the aim of pursuing a career in music, Nathi competed and won a local music competition known as "Dare to Dream". He had his share of luck in November 2014 after Vusi Nova heard him sing and insisted on featuring him on a song titled "Noma Kanjani", a song that was well received and went on to get massive airplay around South Africa.

Nathi has one child born in 2017 and a sister who is also a singer. [5] [9]

2015–2017: Buyelekhaya and Umbulelo Wam

Nathi started recording his debut studio album titled Buyelekhaya in late 2014, releasing "Nomvula" as its lead single in 2015. Upon the release of the song, it became an instant hit, winning the "Best Selling Full-Track Download" at the 22nd South African Music Awards. [8] [10] On 10 March 2015, through Muthaland Entertainment, Nathi released Buyelekhaya to critical and commercial acceptance by going platinum within six weeks of its release, selling over 128,000 units. [2] At the 22nd South African Music Awards, Nathi won five awards with Buyelekhaya winning the "Best-Selling Album of the Year" and "Best R&B / Soul / Reggae Album" categories. [10]

On 28 October 2016, he released a 12-track sophomore album titled Umbulelo Wam. The album charted on #2 on iTunes and sold over 35,000 units. [11]

2018-present: Iphupha Labantu, Usiba Lwe Gazi

He signed a record deal with Gallo Record Company and release his third studio album Iphupha Labantu on July 27, 2018. [12] [13] The album won award for Best African Adult Contemporary Album at 25th South African Music Awards. [14]

His fourth studio album Usiba Lwe Gazi, was released on October 21, 2022. [15] It won Best African Adult Contemporary Album at the 29th ceremony of South African Music Awards. [16]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications Sales
NGR RSA GHA SWE UK US Released:15 June 2014
Buyelekhaya
  • Released: 10 March 2015
  • Label: Muthaland Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
–—————3× Platinum [17] 90,000
Umbulelo Wam
  • Released: 28 October 2016
  • Label: Muthaland Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
——————35,000
Iphupha Labantu
  • Released: 27 July 2018
  • Label: Gallo Record Company
  • Format: CD, digital download
——————
Usiba Lwe Gazi
  • Released: 14 October 2022 [18]
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, digital download
——————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Qeqe (Emathandweni)"2018—
"Igazi"2021—
"Home Boiiz" (Elten BPE, Nathi)2024—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeWork/RecipientResultRef
2016 15th Metro FM Music Awards Best African Pop Album Buyelekhaya Won [19]
Best Male AlbumNominated [20]
Best New ArtistHimselfNominated [20]
Best R&B Single"Nomvula"Nominated [21]
Song of the YearWon [19]
22nd South African Music Awards Album of the Year BuyelekhayaNominated [21]
Male Artist of the YearHimselfWon [22]
Newcomer of the Year Won [22]
Best R&B/Soul/Reggae AlbumBuyelekhayaWon [23]
Best Selling AlbumWon [23]
Best Selling Full-Track Download"Nomvula"Won [23]
2019Eastern Cape Music AwardsBest EC National Recognised ArtistHimselfNominated [24]
2023South African Music AwardsBest African Adult Contemporary AlbumUsiba Lwe GaziWon

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