Yallunder

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Yallunder
Born
Yolanda Nyembezi

(1994-08-23) 23 August 1994 (age 30)
Mbizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Alma mater Tshwane University of Technology
Musical career
GenresAfro-Soul
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Peot
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels

Yolanda Nyembezi (born 23 August 1994 [1] ), professionally known as Yallunder is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Bizana, Eastern Cape, Nyambezi signed her first record deal with 1020 Cartel, released her EP Uthando Lwam in 2020.

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Career

Yolanda Nyembezi was born on 23 August 1994 in the village of Sea View in Mbizana (now Bizana), Eastern cape.

Yallunder attended Nongeke S.S.S where she matriculated. In 2016, she graduated at Tshwane University of Technology. [2] [3] That same year, Yallunder began recording cover songs. [4]

In February 2018, Nyembezi covered "Buya" by Black Coffee released off Piece of Me (2015). [5]

After her graduation she joined Gauteng Opera, [6] later she met Sjava who signed her to 1020 Cartel, [6] she co-written and also featured compilation Isambulo which was released on August 28, 2020. [7] [8] Her first project Uthando Lwam was released in November 2020. [9] [10] At the 15th ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards, her song "Impilo Iyaqhubeka" was nominated for Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group. [11]

In August 2021, she established her show Truth, which premiered on Locaflix. [6]

In early May 2022, she signed a record deal with The Vth Season, [12] [13] and released her single "Emaphupheni Am", on 6 May. In early June 2023, Yallunder established her own record label Masani Music. That same month she announced her debut studio album Kum, released on 4 August 2023. Its lead single "11:11 Makukhanye" was released on 9 June 2023.

Yallunder released "Imali", featuring Mpho.Wav and Kenza on 26 October 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Extended plays

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Inhliziyo"2020Nue_SamiSambulo
"Abanjani"Mzukulu, Anzo
"Ndinovalo"
"Bawo"2022Kabza De Small, NobuhleKOA II Part 1
"Imvuselelo"2024Kelvin Momo, Thamie SaxSewe
"Themba"Kelvin Momo, Mkeyz
"Lang'elihleKelvin Momo, Babalwa M, Sia Mzizi
"Mthuthuzeli" Babalwa M Candour
"Intyantyambo"Kelvin Momo, Babalwa MNtsako

Achievements

City Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2021HerselfBest Newcomer of the YearWon

South African Dance Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024HerselfBest Female VocalistPending

South African Traditional Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021Uthando LwamBest IsiXhosa Artist/GroupNominated [14] [15] [16] [17]

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2023"Ndinovalo" (Mörda, Yallunder)Remix of the YearWon

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