Nathi

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

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

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]

  1. ^ Sanasie, Jennifer (23 December 2015). "My life changed this year – Nathi on prison, the arts & 2016". News24. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  2. ^ Baba, Buchule (21 October 2015). "Nathi Mankayi: From prison to stardom". Sunday World. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  3. ^ Molefe, Doreen (17 March 2015). "NKOSINATHI'S HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE". Daily Sun (South Africa). Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  4. ^ Mofokeng, Lesley (25 July 2015). "Nathi fever grips Mzansi". Sowetan. Retrieved 8 June 2016.